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Real Madrid eye €45m-rated Premier League star as alternative for priority target
It is no secret that Real Madrid have set their sights on a summer move for Liverpool superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold as a priority, whose contract will expire at the end of the season.
The England star has reportedly rejected several renewal proposals already, filling Los Blancos with the hope of signing the right-back.
However, Real Madrid are preparing contingencies in case Alexander-Arnold does not arrive, with an alternative target identified.
Pedro Porro on Real Madrid’s radar
Indeed, according to AS, Real Madrid have their sights set on Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro as an option to reinforce the right-back position if Alexander-Arnold does not join.
As per the report, the Spanish right-back has been on Los Blancos’ radars for a while, with the club admiring his qualities and as such, they are keeping an eye on him.
Porro signed for Tottenham back in January 2023 for a fee of around £45 million and has a contract with the Londoners until the summer of 2028.
So, a move for the right-back will not be straightforward as Tottenham will demand a premium fee for their star defender.
As mentioned earlier, though, Alexander-Arnold remains the priority objective for Real Madrid. But with Liverpool not giving up on his renewal and interest coming from clubs like Barcelona and PSG, Porro could be an interesting alternative for the Spanish capital giants.
Bayer Leverkusen ace Jeremie Frimpong is another name on the Merengues’ agenda to strengthen the right-back slot.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
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Arsenal, Manchester City had held talks with Real Madrid star over potential move – report
Real Madrid’s Arda Guler has been one of the standout performers for Los Blancos in an otherwise inconsistent start to the season.
The 21-year-old’s rise has not gone unnoticed in the Premier League, with a host of England’s biggest clubs keeping close tabs on the Turkey international.
Now, fresh details have emerged over just how serious that interest became during the summer.
Arsenal and City held talks over Guler
According to Graemy Bailey, both Arsenal and Manchester City held discussions with Guler’s representatives over a potential summer switch to England.
The two clubs were in the market for elite attacking reinforcements and are said to have outlined their plans for the player while attempting to tempt him away from the Spanish capital.
There was hope among the interested parties that Guler’s standing at the Bernabeu might become less secure under new head coach Jose Mourinho, potentially opening the door for an exit.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are also understood to have made contact with his camp during the year, underlining just how coveted the playmaker has become.
Guler commits his future to Madrid
Those hopes, however, have now been firmly extinguished.
Guler had been given assurances by the club’s hierarchy that he remained central to their long-term plans, and he is understood to be a major favourite of president Florentino Perez.
Far from pushing him out, Mourinho has made his admiration clear, handing the youngster regular minutes and a growing role in the side.
That faith was on full display on Wednesday, when Guler delivered two assists as Madrid came from behind to win a thrilling 4-3 contest at Roma.
His future is now effectively settled. Guler has reportedly agreed a new contract that ties him to the club until at least 2031, extending a deal that previously ran to 2029 and rewarding his progress with a salary increase.
