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Real Madrid establish contacts with €70 million-rated full-back – report
Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Real Madrid are already in contact with Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold as part of their plans to strengthen the squad for the 2025/26 season.
The outlet suggests that Madrid sporting management is focused on reinforcing both full-back positions, aiming to create competition for Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal in the starting lineup.
Two players who have caught their eye for this task are Alphonso Davies and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Real Madrid making progress
The report indicates that the club is seriously considering the possibility of signing Alexander-Arnold and has already taken steps to initiate contact with his representatives.
At 25 years old, the Liverpool star’s contract is set to expire in 2025, and there has been no clear indication of any potential renewal on the horizon. This opens up the possibility for Real Madrid to make their move.
Meanwhile, one factor that could work in Real Madrid’s favour is the strong bond between Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham.
The pair have developed a close friendship during their time together in the English national team, which could influence Alexander-Arnold’s decision to move to the Spanish capital.
In addition to Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid are also keen on securing the services of Alphonso Davies. The Canadian full-back, currently at Bayern Munich, has been stalling contract renewal talks with the German club.
Bayern have made it clear that if Davies does not sign a new deal soon, they are willing to let him leave for free when his contract runs out. As things stand, Davies will also be free to negotiate with any club starting January 2025.
With both Alexander-Arnold and Davies potentially available in 2025, Real Madrid seem to be planning ahead, ensuring that their full-back positions are strengthened for the future.
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According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
