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Real Madrid maintain strong interest in ‘dynamic’ Liverpool midfield ace
According to a fresh report from MARCA, Real Madrid have set their sights on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister as a possible solution to a pressing issue in their midfield.
The Argentine international has emerged as a key target for Los Blancos as they continue their search for a player capable of filling the void that was left by Toni Kroos.
The Spanish giants are currently facing significant challenges in finding the ideal profile to anchor their midfield next season.
Their recent pursuits of Martin Zubimendi and Florian Wirtz ended in disappointment, with Arsenal winning the race for Zubimendi and Wirtz opting to join Bayern Munich despite Xabi Alonso’s expected move to the Bernabeu.
This string of transfer setbacks has left Madrid in urgent need of a dynamic midfielder—one capable of operating effectively in a double pivot.
Real Madrid have positive reports
Enter Alexis Mac Allister. The Liverpool star has impressed Real Madrid with his rare combination of attacking flair and defensive intelligence.
His ability to control the tempo, make those around him better, and seamlessly switch between offensive and defensive duties makes him an attractive and dynamic option for Real Madrid’s evolving system.
In many ways, he ticks the boxes the club has been trying to fill since Kroos began contemplating retirement.
However, there is one major obstacle: Mac Allister is a Liverpool player under a long-term contract, and neither the Reds nor the player himself have shown any intention of parting ways.
In fact, the Premier League champions are already nursing their wounds after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to join Real Madrid, and losing another pivotal player to the Spanish club would be a bitter blow.
At the moment, Mac Allister’s situation appears stable at Anfield, and Liverpool are unlikely to entertain negotiations, especially after his strong season in England.
But for Madrid, who are still planning a midfield overhaul in the post-Kroos era, his name continues to dominate internal discussions at Valdebebas.
Real Madrid opted to renew Antonio Rudiger’s contract this past summer to keep him at the club for one more season.
The 33-year-old veteran defender, though, has not been performing at his best, with physical problems taking their toll and age starting to catch up with him.
As such, the expectation is that Los Blancos will not extend his contract again when his current one expires on 30 June 2027.
Tottenham eye Antonio Rudiger
And, according to reports relayed by AS, Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a free-transfer swoop to sign Rudiger in the summer of next year.
The north London club are understood to be keen on reinforcing their backline next year and see the German defender as an option, given his experience in the Premier League and the fact that he would be available for free in the summer.
So far this season, Rudiger has played only five games for Real Madrid, amounting to a total of 396 minutes.
The 33-year-old has even chipped in with two goals, including the all-important winner in the 4-3 comeback victory over AS Roma on Wednesday night.
Time to move on?
Despite Rudiger being a hugely respected figure in the Real Madrid locker room, he is currently the third-choice centre-back for Jose Mourinho.
After all, summer signing Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen have been preferred by the manager so far in the new season.
Moreover, with Eder Militao set to return imminently after a lengthy injury layoff, Rudiger’s game-time could be impacted further.
Given the situation and factoring in Real Madrid’s plans to sign another centre-back next summer, it is pretty much evident that Rudiger does not feature in the club’s plans for beyond this season.
As such, a separation of ways seems pretty likely when his contract expires, and Tottenham are now positioning themselves as early suitors to sign Rudiger as a free agent in 2027.
