Real Madrid have the habit of making headline signings every year.
However, so far this year, Liverpool are the ones that have made headlines as they beat Real Madrid in the transfer race and went big on Florian Wirtz.
But Real Madrid have made some smart signings this season.
They have signed Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Franco Mastantuono, and Álvaro Carreras so far this summer.
It is clear that under Xabi Alonso, they are looking to recruit the right players with the right profile.
Instead of going for big names, they are looking at players who can deliver results in the long run.
Yes, Xabi Alonso is trying to transform Real Madrid into a team that can dominate Spanish and European football down the line.
However, the Club World Cup has shown that only signing young players will not be enough if they want immediate success.
Real Madrid cannot go without a trophy for two successive seasons.
PSG exposed their midfield in that Club World Cup semi-final game.
That is why they are looking for a player who can transform their midfield.
With just over a month remaining before the next season begins, Xabi Alonso wants to add a midfield general to his squad.
The Los Blancos wanted to sign Martin Zubimendi. But, the Spaniard already signed for Arsenal.
But, Real Madrid are linked to several other midfielders such as Vitinha from PSG and Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool.
The new Real Madrid boss has a dream signing in mind that he wants Florentino Perez to make.
However, even for Real Madrid, it looks like that dream signing is not feasible.
According to Cadena SER (via Fichajes), Xabi Alonso has a dream of bringing in Rodri from Manchester City.
The Ballon d’Or winner has been instrumental in the success of the English giants recently.
Manchester City felt his absence last season when he was out due to an ACL injury.
Similar to the Los Blancos, the blue side of Manchester had to endure a trophyless season.
It is something that Pep Guardiola is not used to.
So, Pep Guardiola will not approve this move, especially after the season they had to endure.
Rodri’s contract with Manchester City will expire in 2027.
Thus, we have to wait and see whether City starts contract talks with the Spaniard or Real Madrid make a concrete move.
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