Real Madrid target Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City stars in huge swoop

Louis Sealey wrote a blog post on September 17, 2024. It was published at 3:54 PM and updated later that day at 5:39 PM.

Reports indicate that Real Madrid aims to acquire crucial players from Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City in a remarkable transfer move that could change the course of football.

The Spanish football powerhouses are aiming to take control of European football and enhance their already strong roster, which has been strengthened by the addition of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.

Last season, Madrid returned to prominence in Europe by winning both La Liga and the Champions League, achieving a remarkable double. This comeback was significant, especially after the disappointment of missing out on both titles the season before.

Acquiring French World Cup champion Mbappe sent a clear message, but Real Madrid is gearing up for even bolder moves as they look ahead to the upcoming two transfer windows.

According to The Independent, Real Madrid is looking to acquire Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, Rodri from Manchester City, and either William Saliba from Arsenal or Cristian Romero from Tottenham.

Reports suggest that Madrid's top priority is Rodri. The club believes that the Spanish international may be interested in coming back to Spain eventually and might be swayed to join the team at Bernabeu.

Rodri is considered one of the top and most impactful players globally. Since moving from Atletico Madrid, Manchester City’s local rivals, in 2022, he has played a key role in helping the team secure four Premier League titles and the Champions League trophy.

The 28-year-old, who is a candidate for the Ballon d'Or, has quickly become a fan favorite in Spain as an essential part of the team that triumphed in the Euros this past summer.

In light of Real Madrid's interest in Rodri, Manchester City is aiming to secure the player by offering him a more favorable long-term contract.

Another player on Madrid's radar is England international Alexander-Arnold. He has been with Liverpool for his whole career, but he is now seriously considering the possibility of leaving Anfield for the first time.

Alexander-Arnold has not yet agreed to a new contract, which expires next summer. This situation means he could start discussions with other clubs about a free transfer in just a few months.

The 25-year-old is eager to evaluate Liverpool's situation after Jurgen Klopp's departure before deciding his next steps. He has also had discussions with his England teammate Jude Bellingham regarding his experiences in Madrid.

Real Madrid is reportedly very interested in acquiring Saliba from Arsenal, but they recognize that reaching an agreement for the French player might be challenging.

After a somewhat uneven beginning at Arsenal, Saliba has swiftly become one of the top defenders in Europe, playing a key role in the Gunners' bid for the Premier League title over the past two seasons.

Saliba recently agreed to a new long-term contract with Arsenal last summer, which keeps him at the north London team until 2028. As a result, Real Madrid has also considered Cristian Romero from Tottenham as a possible alternative.

During a press conference ahead of the Champions League on Tuesday, Rodri, a primary transfer focus for Madrid, was questioned about his future with Manchester City.

"I have three more years left in my contract with Man City, and when I signed it, I wasn't considering any other teams," he stated. "I’m committed to Man City for these next three years, and that's all there is to it."

Even though they had a successful season last year and welcomed superstar Mbappe, Real Madrid has already lost four points this season, causing them to fall behind the early leaders, Barcelona, in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti's team kicks off their Champions League title defense on Tuesday evening with a match against Stuttgart from the Bundesliga.

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