Real Madrid is working hard to prepare for the future. After having extended the contracts of Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinicius Jr and even Rodrygo, the Madrid club – still in the running in the Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland files – also wishes to renew the axis of its defense. This is also one of the main priorities of Florentino Perez and his teams for the next transfer window. In this context, Sport indicates, this Saturday, that the current second in Liga could take action this winter.
With the serious injury to Éder Militao, victim of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee which occurred during his league debut at San Mamés, against Athletic and which led to surgery, the Casa Blanca intends to strengthen its central hinge. Even more so at a time when Nacho Fernández (33) is getting older. At the end of his contract next June, the Spanish defender, author of questionable and discussed performances, has still not been offered a renewal. Finally, David Alaba also does not present all the expected guarantees and is especially worried by his persistent physical problems. To protect itself, the sports management of Real Madrid would therefore like to take the lead.
Real Madrid will have to decide!
With this in mind, the Spanish daily announces that the Merengues are already thinking about the idea of completing this sector. However, a dilemma arises. Indeed, Casa Blanca – which has never hidden its intention to enlist Alphonso Davies – would hesitate between two names: the Portuguese Gonçalo Inácio and the Italian Giorgio Scalvini, two players of the future playing respectively at Sporting CP and ‘Atalanta Bergamo. For the first, now aged 22, Real Madrid would like to return to the charge after having tried it last summer. Recently renewed until June 2027, the Portuguese international (4 caps, 2 goals) now has a release clause of 60 million. A substantial amount which should not dampen Madrid’s enthusiasm. Indeed, Sport specifies that the Lisbon team would not be against a transfer and could even accept the postponement of part of this clause.
In fact, Sporting CP would be satisfied with 45 million during the operation and would wait until the end of the season to collect the remaining 15 million. However, be wary since other European big names are also interested in the native of Almada. Strong competition which could even push Madrid leaders to focus on another avenue. Thus, Giorgio Scalvini is also in the good books of the Spanish giant. Wanted by Carlo Ancelotti, the 19-year-old central defender has not only made 69 appearances for Atalanta’s first team, but has already earned a place in the Italian national team, with whom he has made seven appearances. Under contract until 2027, the Transalpin is currently valued at 40 million euros. A figure which could however increase since Manchester City is also on the case. Giorgio Scalvini or Gonçalo Inácio? The match is on and the fight promises to be intense.
