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Real Madrid working on offloading three more out-of-favour players – report
It has been a week of exits and goodbyes at Real Madrid as the club confirmed that Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard, Mariano Diaz, and Karim Benzema will all be leaving soon.
However, the exits are still not done at the Santiago Bernabeu as El Mundo is reporting that Real Madrid are working on offloading three more players in the form of Jesus Vallejo, Alvaro Odriozola, and Andriy Lunin.
None of the three players mentioned are regulars under Carlo Ancelotti and rarely featured during the 2022/23 campaign.
Vallejo has been at Real Madrid since 2015, although a majority of that time has been spent away on loan. The 26-year-old played just four times (88 minutes) this season, with David Alaba, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and Nacho ahead of him in the pecking order.
So, it does not come as a surprise to see that Los Blancos wish to sell him. However, it has been reported that Vallejo is not too keen on leaving the club, which could pose a challenge.
As for Odriozola, he appears to be much more receptive to a potential exit in the summer, having hardly played over the course of the past year. Indeed, the right-back has featured in six matches (93 minutes) and has no future at the club.
With Real Sociedad and Athletic Club understood to be interested, Odriozola’s exit could be easy to sort out for the Merengues.
Meanwhile, Lunin, too, has had to suffice with minutes only when the first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has been unavailable. Given his age and the need to play regularly, it was expected that the Ukrainian might push for a summer exit.
Irrespective of whether he does or not, Real Madrid are prepared to sanction a sale and plan to bring in a more seasoned option to provide cover for Courtois next season.
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Real Madrid identify €60m-rated Brighton defender as potential 2027 transfer target – report
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Brighton & Hove Albion defender Luka Vuskovic as they assess options to strengthen their defence ahead of the 2027 transfer windows.
According to Bernabeu Digital, the Croatian centre-back is among the players under consideration as Los Blancos plan for a potential defensive overhaul in the summer of 2027.
The interest comes as Real Madrid prepare for possible departures at centre-back.
On that note, Raul Asencio could be moved on, while Antonio Rudiger is expected to leave when his contract expires.
The club therefore wants to recruit at least one high-quality defender to reinforce the squad for the long term.
Vuskovic, whose market value, as per Transfermarkt, is estimated €60 million, is attracting attention from several major European clubs, although Brighton are understood to have no intention of selling the 19-year-old.
Luka Vuskovic emerges as Real Madrid transfer target
According to Bernabeu Digital, Real Madrid are monitoring Vuskovic as they search for a centre-back capable of strengthening their defensive options.
The Croatian has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, while Tottenham are also keeping track of a player they sold last summer.
Understandably so, the competition for his signature could make any potential deal difficult, particularly with Brighton reluctant to part ways with the defender.
At Real Madrid, they are assessing several candidates, with their priority being to identify players who can provide quality and long-term stability.
Real Madrid consider two centre-back signings for 2027
As such, Real Madrid are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing in two centre-backs across the upcoming transfer windows.
Vuskovic is one potential option, while Alessandro Bastoni remains another name associated with the club’s defensive plans.
Bastoni was a target for Real Madrid last summer, and despite failing to land the Italian, his profile continues to fit the type of reinforcement being considered.
Notably, the potential exits of Asencio and Rudiger would leave Madrid needing fresh depth and experience at centre-back, and recruiting early could help the club avoid entering a transfer window without a clear succession plan.
