Sources at the Athletic have said that Real Madrid needs to address the right-back position if it wants to compete effectively this season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is interested in moving to Real Madrid in January. Some Liverpool academy stars have flopped after leaving the Merseyside club.

As has already been reported, Real Madrid had an approach for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold rejected recently.The right-back is set to be out of contract at the end of the season and

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

As Real Madrid continue to navigate the complexities of squad building, their decision to pass on Virgil Van Dijk, as reported by Relevo, underscores a long-term vision that prioritises youth and adaptability over short-term fixes.