Real Madrid consider €45m move for Tottenham defender as Xabi Alonso seeks competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Real Madrid have been loosely linked with a possible move for a Tottenham Hotspur defender, amid claims that head coach Xabi Alonso wants to add competition at right-back.
The report suggests Alonso is keen to strengthen his options following the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined the Spanish giants after leaving Liverpool at the end of last season. The England international was expected to make an immediate impact but has struggled for consistency due to injury issues.
When fit, Alexander-Arnold has faced competition from Dani Carvajal, a long-standing first-choice option at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, both players have recently been sidelined, with Carvajal recovering from knee surgery and Alexander-Arnold dealing with a hamstring problem.
Both right-backs have now returned to training, easing short-term concerns for Real Madrid. As things stand, there is no strong indication that the club are actively pursuing reinforcements in the position, and the reported interest should be treated with caution.