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Real Madrid youngster wanted in €2 million loan deal by Borussia Dortmund
Much has been made about the future of Real Madrid starlet Sergio Arribas in recent days. The Castilla star is widely regarded as one of the team’s finest talents, but the sheer competition in the first team forces his future into uncertainty.
And, according to reports from BILD, Borussia Dortmund are alive in Arribas’ pursuit. The Germans were offered the chance to sign the defender on a two-year loan stint as part of the Jude Bellingham deal and continue to explore the possibility.
Dortmund are intrigued by the youngster’s talent and would not oppose his integration. However, they are working on a proposal involving a loan fee of €2 million that would decrease based on the number of appearances he makes.
The Germans’ proposal appears ludicrous at first sight. However, it makes more sense when one considers the fact that Real Madrid count on the player in the long run and that his development is in itself a big boost for the Merengues.
Including such a clause of depreciating loan fee provides BVB with an incentive to give Arribas more minutes.
All his experience would, in theory, return to Spain in two years if all goes to plan. After all, his quality is there for all to see and he can be a great asset to the team with greater experience at the highest level.
The coming weeks will thus be critical in securing the Castilla star’s future, both in the short and the long term. For starters, however, Los Blancos must prioritise renewing Arribas’ contract and ensuring his commitment to the project before sanctioning a move on loan.
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.
