The summer transfer window only just closed a few weeks ago but Real Madrid is already making plans. Los Blancos opted to make just two signings throughout the recent window. Kylian Mbappe’s move from Paris Saint-Germain was undoubtedly the biggest transfer story is the entire summer. Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, however, was also brought in as well.
Signing arguably the best player and the most coveted youngster in the world would typically mean major spending. Nevertheless, Real recorded a net spend of just $37 million this summer. The deal involving Endrick was the only expenditure for the club during this period. Mbappe, on the other hand, signed on with the team as a free agent.
Not only did Real resist spending a fortune in the transfer market this summer but they have remained relatively restrained in recent years. In fact, outside the 2023/24 season, the club has not recorded a net spend higher than $37 million since 2020. During this four-year timeframe, Los Blancos have generated more funds than they have spent in the transfer market.
Real hoping Liverpool star does not re-sign with current club
Because of this positive net spend, Real can hypothetically shell out serious money on transfers next summer. According to The Independent, the Spanish side is ready to flex their financial muscles once again. The news outlet claims that Real will target at least three Premier League stars in 2025.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold are two of these players. The Spanish star has been linked with a potential move back to Madrid for weeks now. Rodri previously joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2019.
The midfielder told reporters on Tuesday that he has “a contract with City and there is nothing else to say.” Rodri’s current deal with the reigning English champions does not expire until 2027.
Alexander-Arnold, on the other hand, could potentially become a free agent after the current…
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-09-17 16:27:16
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