Romano Warns Madrid, From Playing at the White Club to Possible Rival in the World Cup

Real Madrid Doesn't Give Up on Continuing to Work on Next Season's Plans, and Defense Is One of the Areas Susceptible to Improvement. The injuries of Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão have been a heavy blow for Carlo Ancelotti.

The Italian coach has been forced to reshape the defense quite a few times already this season, with a great "discovery" being Raúl Asencio. The club would already be working on offering him a contract improvement, and it will be signed when the current season ends.

The defensive line is the obsession at Madrid, and reinforcements are constantly being sought. Trent Alexander-Arnold is the priority target, but there are others as well. Thus, according to "Fichajes.net," Andrea Cambiaso could have been on the radar in Chamartín for some time.

The Juventus footballer, at just 25 years old, is one of the most outstanding full-backs in continental soccer, and his market value, according to Transfermarkt, is 40 million euros. He renewed last summer with the "Vecchia Signora" until 2029.

Guardiola Behind

Madrid could face a tough competitor in acquiring the services of Andrea Cambiaso. None other than Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. According to Fabrizio Romano, the "citizens" could pay up to 70 million for the Italian, completely shaking up the market. City has just spent over 200 million in the winter transfer market, so money is not an issue.

Madrid will have to decide what they want to do with Cambiaso, as he is not the only footballer being monitored by the offices at Concha Espina. In any case, a busy summer is expected, and Florentino has to know what cards he plays (and wants to play) with...