Defence is the main target to improve this summer for Carlo Ancelotti.
The Los Blancos boss is facing key decisions over his back line as injuries continue to be a concern in Madrid.
Antonio Rudiger has been required to hold the defence together with Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal both ruled out for the season with ACL injuries.
David Alaba’s delayed return to fitness has added to the strain despite the impressive rise of Raul Asencio as Rudiger’s centre back partner.
Ancelotti will assess Militao and Carvajal’s respective recoveries with the latter set to be challenged by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential arrival.
With Rudiger and Alaba both over 30 and out of contract in 2026 new faces are needed as part of a defensive revamp.
As per reports from Teamtalk.com, Ancelotti is looking to the Premier League for options, with Tottenham centre back Cristian Romero back on his radar.
Romero has been linked with Real Madrid sporadically over the last 12 months despite his importance to Ange Postecoglou’s plans in North London.
Despite his own battle to get back fit, the Argentinian’s long term place at Spurs is unclear, and a move to Madrid would offer a guarantee of UEFA Champions League football for 26-year-old.
Spurs are open to extending his contract beyond 2027, with a current transfer value of around £60m, which Ancelotti may look to drive down.
The alternate option is Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who Ancelotti gave a Premier League debut to, during his spell on Merseyside.
Branthwaite’s stock continues to rise and his value is even higher at £70m with talks ongoing over an extension with the Toffees.
Both players are currently priced above what Real Madrid are willing to pay, but Ancelotti is determined not to repeat what has happened this season, with Rudiger the only senior central defender left in his squad.
kokbckltuz
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goldenheight17
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Robbers!!
Robberssssss again [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
MikaelGuerrer0
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Now show me Ronaldinho’s total goal contribution for 2006
Worser r9 😭😭😭
ariwanze
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AF will make a shortlist and say it's CF Real Madrid🙄. The way Acensio is playing and the fact that the hierarchy in Real Madrid said Joan Martinez is the one they were planning to promote to the first team due to his performance before the ACL means Real Madrid is not looking to buy any defenders except for the right position.
vabmnorsu
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just sell vini and bring new players
NelzT
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Our Ballon d'Or contender Raphinha in his respective league so far: 13 Goals 7 Assists Total 20 G/A Football is no more at it's level now adays🤌🏼🥱😭
Now show me Ronaldinho’s total goal contribution for 2006
SteveHarrington
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Our Ballon d'Or contender Raphinha in his respective league so far: 13 Goals 7 Assists Total 20 G/A Football is no more at it's level now adays🤌🏼🥱😭
and him in champions League 🥶💀
Hezabclort
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Make them leave those ones and get the Bournemouth defender
Luoeilnsz
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AbdulZaks008
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Our Ballon d'Or contender Raphinha in his respective league so far: 13 Goals 7 Assists Total 20 G/A Football is no more at it's level now adays🤌🏼🥱😭
AbdulraufAyobi
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the best football team forever 💪♾️
Anuolu190
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Robberssssssssssssss [Crylaugh]
Pain is that you 😹😹
goldenheight17
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barakilonaaaaaaaaaaaaa pppoooooooppppppyyyyyyyyy jahhahahahaha
Robberssssssssssssss [Crylaugh]
vuhelorstz
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Romeo is the best Option
Bellonijr07
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Stay away from Saliba. Arsenal will buy a quality striker and we will be perfect team. 👌 💪
Don't cry [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
nuucekpty
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Romero is a perfect option for real
loopholes
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Having a Madrid crest on app now u get to decide yes ur right my wise lord
Thank you I guess?
loopholes
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How long do you want our defence to be bad whilst waiting for free transfer
Most of the players we got from Epl are pretty bad. We don't want to lose our money for nothing. We get experienced players on free or get young players before they cost any money. That is our way of transfers
Haladede0
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sell vini first 250 bring some players
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the useless comment I was talking about
Don Zayo
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Let's try to buy them for free after their contract is over. We don't need to waste millions on players.
How long do you want our defence to be bad whilst waiting for free transfer
Don Zayo
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Stay away from Saliba. Arsenal will buy a quality striker and we will be perfect team. 👌 💪
You still can't win any silverware
Ashrafbasra
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Corrupt team
To all Madrid fans or united fans nobody is crying and I really don’t care who Barca faces next, bring in anyone matter we see you in the finals
Cihdeikloy
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Stay away from Saliba. Arsenal will buy a quality striker and we will be perfect team. 👌 💪
feucdopuyz
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Robbers!!
barakilonaaaaaaaaaaaaa pppoooooooppppppyyyyyyyyy jahhahahahaha
renbcdikmr
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sell vini first 250 bring some players
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Very useless comments
lawalolamide
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Please go for Dean Huijsen
Fubbdeoprt
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saliba is not gor sale
vineikrtyz
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Romero is better than anyone
kahacdouyz
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sell vini first 250 bring some players
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one of the useless comments.
Anuolu190
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So everyone that comments against Your team is a Barcelona fan? so weird
Tell me who crying ? 😹😹😹, only Barca fans can see a white colour and call it black
Anuolu190
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Robbers!!
Pain pain pain 😹😹
Ozzimetz
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Let's try to buy them for free after their contract is over. We don't need to waste millions on players.
Having a Madrid crest on app now u get to decide yes ur right my wise lord
Duuailnou
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Robbers!!
cry more
yenelmnopr
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Robbers!!
please sell me a box
zoseiklmps
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sell vini first 250 bring some players
goldenheight17
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Robbers!!
foabdeprty
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Let's try to buy them for free after their contract is over. We don't need to waste millions on players.
u n who
BarcaCitehhh
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He is Barcelona supporter 💔😂
So everyone that comments against Your team is a Barcelona fan? so weird
isaacizoh
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Let's try to buy them for free after their contract is over. We don't need to waste millions on players.
like you are on board 😂
Imhereforyou
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He is Barcelona supporter 💔😂
I know bro😂
Hoodrich1
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Sorry don’t cry😂
He is Barcelona supporter 💔😂
Imhereforyou
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Corrupt team
Sorry don’t cry😂
loopholes
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Let's try to buy them for free after their contract is over. We don't need to waste millions on players.
Wembcilsu
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Corrupt team
Cuhbmoptu
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I think saliba n huijsen are better options n great for the future