Real Madrid dey plan serious shakara for their defence line as dem dey prepare for this summer transfer window — and dem don set eye for two France defenders: Ibrahima Konate and William Saliba.
After their 2024/25 season full of injuries and below-par performance, Los Blancos dey ginger to strengthen their backline. David Alaba still dey struggle with fitness, Antonio Rudiger never bounce back reach him top form, Raul Asencio never convince anybody, and Eder Militao just return from one long injury.
But even with all the wahala, their new signing Dean Huijsen don shine wella, especially after him show for Club World Cup. Na why coach Xabi Alonso wan pair am with two strong reinforcements.
Real Madrid dey target France centre-back combo
According to wetin Marca talk, Real Madrid don identify Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and Arsenal’s William Saliba as their main defensive targets.
Konate get just one year remain for him Liverpool contract and he never gree sign extension. As Trent Alexander-Arnold own still hang, Liverpool no wan repeat wahala, so dem fit sell Konate this summer. Dem talk say him go cost around £42.5 million.
As for Saliba, the matter heavy pass. Transfermarkt rate the Arsenal defender around £68 million, and Arteta dey see am as important piece for him defence. But dem say the player dey open to reduce him salary so he fit move go Spain.
If all go as planned, Real Madrid go need spend like £110.5 million to carry the two players. Even though Konate be the easier option for now, Madrid still get hope say dem fit carry Saliba join too. We fit expect formal offer anytime soon.