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Xabi Alonso wants to sign Real Madrid youngster for his new team – report
Real Madrid could soon face interest from Liverpool for one of their brightest young talents, with Xabi Alonso reportedly identifying Arda Guler as a key target.
According to a report from SPORT, it has come to light that Alonso, currently in talks to take charge at Liverpool, has already begun outlining his transfer plans.
Among the names discussed, Guler stands out as a priority signing for him.
A Salah replacement
With Mohamed Salah set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the Premier League club is preparing for a major attacking reshuffle.
Alonso, who knows Guler well from his time in Madrid, sees the Turkish international as a potential long-term replacement.
Reports from British media suggest that Liverpool are planning multiple signings, and Alonso has specifically asked the club to explore the possibility of bringing Guler to Anfield.
However, the situation is far from straightforward, as within Real Madrid, there is no intention to even consider a sale.
The club view Guler as a central part of their future project, and his contract, which runs until 2029, further strengthens their position.
Real Madrid have no plans
Even when discussing the possibility of a transfer, Real Madrid will have their response straight.
However, the outlet does mention that the club would only entertain the idea if the player himself pushes for a move, something that is not currently happening.
From Madrid’s perspective, Guler, 21, is seen as one of the pillars of the next generation.
His development has been closely managed, and notably, it was under Alonso that he began to gain prominence within the setup.
Even financially, while his market value is already estimated to be around €90 million, the club is not willing to sell at that price or negotiate under normal circumstances.
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.
