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Real Madrid will not sign a new right-back this summer – report
Real Madrid will not be making a move to bring in a new right-back this summer, claims journalist Rodra (h/t Madrid Xtra).
Heading into the new season, there have been some concerns about Dani Carvajal’s form. The veteran right-back was not very convincing during the pre-season friendlies, especially against opponents with pace who can run past him.
With Carvajal not getting younger either and Lucas Vazquez not a natural right-back, it had led to speculations that Real Madrid might consider signing a new player for the position, with Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda being mentioned as a target.
No new right-back for Real Madrid
However, as things stand, there are no plans for Real Madrid to sign a new right-back.
It has been previously reported that Los Blancos’ coaching staff retain total faith in Carvajal, and as such it appears that the Spanish veteran will continue as the first-choice option for the position.
Vazquez, meanwhile, will operate as his deputy, although with his contract expiring next season, Real Madrid cannot postpone the signing of a new right-back for much longer.
Alvaro Odriozola also continues to be at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal, but the Spanish international will be allowed to leave before the transfer window slams shut.
Club captain Nacho Fernandez has proven to be a handy alternative at right-back in the past, while Vinicius Tobias is back with Real Madrid Castilla and could be an option for the senior team as and when required.
As such, Los Merengues do not plan on signing a new right-back this summer, but will very much likely dip into the market for reinforcements in the position next year.
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.
