Real Madrid is a real cash machine. Yesterday, Deloitte published its annual report on the finances of the best football clubs on the planet. The opportunity to establish a ranking of the 20 teams that generated the most revenue during the previous season. And without much surprise, it is Real Madrid who climbs to the highest step of the podium. Winner of La Liga and the Champions League, the Madrid club achieved a turnover of 1.0455 billion euros. But although its coffers are full, notably thanks to ticketing and even merchandising, Casa Blanca does not intend to do anything crazy.
However this winter, the Merengues have focused on the transfer window, they who do not necessarily like to invest during the month of January. But the numerous injuries in defense, particularly in the center and at the right-back position, changed the situation. Thus, the Merengues advanced their pawns to recruit a replacement for Dani Carvajal, injured for a short while. Quickly, the name Trent Alexander-Arnold came out of the hat. At the end of his contract at Liverpool next summer, the Englishman is still young and very good in his position according to Madrid scouts. A few days ago, Real Madrid accelerated this issue and reached an agreement with TAA for a free arrival next summer.
Real Madrid failed by Liverpool
Information revealed by Josep Pedrerol, close to Florentino Pérez, in the show El Chiringuito. “If it's impossible for Arnold to say no to Real Madrid? I think there was one player at the time (Steven Gerrard) that they would have really liked to have had… but he didn't come. And you know him better than me. So it’s already happened.” The star presenter also added that the Madrilenians are ready to recruit the right back this January if the Reds accept a proposal of between €25 and €30 million. Marca speak rather of 20 to 25 M€. Which is a lot for an item free in less than 6 months. But the need is urgent for Carlo Ancelotti, who relies on Lucas Vazquez or who tinkers in this position.
Determined to make a financial effort to recruit the 26-year-old Englishman this winter, Real Madrid received a clear response from Liverpool. Indeed, Marca explains that the Mersey club will not sell their player this winter 2025. It is almost impossible that he signs in January. Although he is free at the end of the season, Arne Slot and his club are counting on him to achieve their goals in the Premier League as well as the Champions League. They favor the sporting aspect over financial interest. Real Madrid will therefore have to wait until this summer and rely on internal resources. Unless the leaders decide to embark on an additional track for this winter. But that's not the White House style.
