Despite boasting stars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid failed to win any major trophies this season. That has reportedly left club president Florentino Pérez furious, prompting the Real board to aggressively plan for a major squad overhaul ahead of the next campaign.
Xabi Alonso is set to take over as Real Madrid’s new head coach. The club has already sealed deals for defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen. At Alonso’s request, young full-back Álvaro Carreras is also close to joining Los Blancos.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid have begun making inquiries about 22-year-old Spanish forward Nico Williams from Athletic Club Bilbao. Interestingly, Nico is a close friend of Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal.
To land Williams, Real will have to meet his release clause of €58 million—a condition the club reportedly has no problem with. Barcelona, once leading the race for Nico, have now backed off slightly. However, Arsenal remain interested in the forward.
Rumors suggest that Rodrygo Goes might leave Real Madrid in the upcoming season, and the club sees Nico Williams as a potential replacement. Arsenal are also reportedly monitoring Rodrygo’s situation, potentially setting up a transfer battle between the two clubs.
In addition to strengthening the attack, Real Madrid also plan to bolster their midfield. Their top target was Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, but the Argentine is reportedly not looking to leave Anfield at this time. As a result, Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez has emerged as a possible alternative.
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