Real Madrid struck hard, and quickly this summer. Four new faces – Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Trent Alexander -Arnold and Franco Mastanuono – which should allow Xabi Alonso to start a new cycle with a rejuvenated workforce and hungry for titles. Only, on the side of Madrid, many believe that there are still gaps in certain positions, including the axis of the defense but especially the midfielder, where a certain lack of creativity continues to be felt.
Xabi Alonso had also, since the beginning of the summer, requested reinforcement in this position. Several names like those of Martin Zubimendi or Angelo Stiller came out in the press, but the Merengues have never really moved on. And according to the Spanish press, there could be a last -minute surprise in Madrid, with the possible arrival of a midfielder by the end of August.
Weight reinforcement for next summer
If the name of Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) has often returned to Pro-Madrid publications in recent hours, here Marca Explain that Merengues decision -makers always covet Vitinha. The Iberian newspaper puts a layer on the existence of this supposed liberating clause of 90 million euros which would act next summer and which would therefore allow it to leave without having to negotiate with Paris Saint-Germain.
Whether this clause exists or not, what is obvious is that Real Madrid is crazy about Vitinha and that it is a real transfer window for Madrid decision -makers. If a departure this summer seems improbable – Real will have to turn to other tracks – it cannot be excluded that the Madrilenians make a forcing worthy of what they had done with Mbappé in June 2026. Case to follow …
