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Real Madrid planning massive €150m clearout with up to nine players on the way out – report
Real Madrid are preparing for what could be one of their most decisive transfer windows in recent years.
After a period of inconsistency, the club is determined to avoid repeating past mistakes and is now ready to make bold moves to reshape the squad.
According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid plan to generate up to €150 million through player sales in the upcoming summer window.
Interestingly, the outlet assures that Real Madrid are planning to delay any major sales until after the World Cup, with the belief that player values could rise depending on performances during the tournament.
In that regard, up to four significant exits are expected to form the backbone of this €150 million target.
Why such a move?
It is known that Real Madrid are working on strengthening key areas of the squad.
In fact, the priority positions have already been identified – a centre-back and a creative midfielder.
In addition, there is also a keen focus on bringing back academy players who have impressed away from the Santiago Bernabeu this season.
To fund these moves, Real Madrid are prepared to part ways with players who still hold strong market value but are no longer considered essential to the project.
Who will be on the market?
As per the outlet, players such as Eduardo Camavinga, Andriy Lunin and Brahim Diaz have been mentioned as possible departures.
The restructuring does not stop there, as Real Madrid may choose not to renew the contracts of experienced figures like Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba.
Meanwhile, players such as Ferland Mendy, Fran Garcia, and Dani Ceballos are reportedly not part of the long-term plans and could also be moved on.
If these plans materialise, Real Madrid could see as many as eight or nine players leave the club in a single window.
If that is achieved, Real Madrid will focus on a strong rebuild under potentially a new manager.
Real Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.
Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.
Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.
Indeed, Real Madrid have scouted the England international this season and are continuing to closely monitor his development in the Premier League.
However, competition for the 23-year-old midfielder’s services is already heating up.
AC Milan eye Alex Scott
Indeed, according to Tutto Mercato (h/t AS), Italian giants AC Milan have set their sights on Scott to replace Real Madrid legend Luka Modric next season.
Modric, at 41, is entering the final phase of his career and his contract with the Rossoneri stands to expire at the end of the ongoing campaign.
As such, the Serie A heavyweights will need to rope in a replacement and have seemingly identified Scott, who is also on Real Madrid’s radar, as an option.
Apart from AC Milan, even Chelsea and Liverpool have also shown interest in the 23-year-old England star, and might even be willing to make a move for him in January.
This complicates the situation for Real Madrid, who would ideally wait until the summer of 2027 to reinforce their midfield unit.
€50 million for Scott?
Furthermore, the report states that Scott is valued by Bournemouth at around €50 million, a fee that could be an issue for AC Milan.
That figure, however, should not pose a challenge for Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the increasing competition for the 23-year-old’s services could drive up the price further, making things complicated.
For now, though, Real Madrid’s interest in Scott has been limited to scouting and monitoring his progress and compiling reports on him.
Whether it translates into a formal approach and offer in the summer or in January itself remains to be seen.
