Real Madrid Confidencial The List of 5 Premier League Center-backs Considered by Madrid for 2025-26, 2 Favorites
The white team has several names on the agenda although it won't be easy
Despite all the controversies of recent days, Real Madrid continues to focus on the transfer market. It is true that the refereeing scandals and Vinícius's future have marked everything. But the focus remains on finding a center-back for the 2025-2026 season.
At the club, they have been following several names, thinking about the best possible candidate. Meanwhile, from the Premier League, they have a list of 5 players who could strengthen the defense next season. They are not the only ones, but they are highly favored in the offices of the club.
Real Madrid points to Jarrad Branthwaite, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, William Saliba, and Cristian Romero. These are the 5 center-backs they are following and who are most favored by the club. They believe that among them should emerge the next center-back to arrive at Bernabéu.
Real Madrid Knows It Won't Be Easy to Find a Center-Back for the Next Season
Although they have a list of center-backs for the next season, at Madrid they know it won't be easy. Saliba is the most favored at the club, but also the one they see as the most complicated. Arsenal doesn't want to lose him and his price will be very high, similar to what happens with Cuti Romero.
Konaté and Branthwaite have stood out in the Premier League in recent years at Liverpool and Everton. The latter is actually Ancelotti's favorite, who has already recommended his signing in the past. In fact, he is one of those they see with the most options to join the club.
The last one is Huijsen, the Spanish international in lower categories who has been one of the great revelations. Several teams are closely following him, and that could complicate his arrival. Although his price is another point in favor since it wouldn't be as high as the rest and he is the other great favorite.
To all of them, Raúl Asencio must be added, already established as a first-team player. The youth player has shown great maturity, evolution, and has a lot of potential. He and a signing will be the new names for the next season.
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