Real Madrid set to spoil Liverpool and Man City’s summer with €150m signing

The 2025 summer transfer window is shaping up to be crucial for the future of Real Madrid, with the La Liga champions planning to make a significant move by signing both Xabi Alonso and Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

Real Madrid’s start to the 2024/25 season has been disappointing, with the team struggling to find form since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. The situation has been further complicated by injuries, making things even more challenging for manager Carlo Ancelotti.

However, Ancelotti, with his extensive experience, will be determined to resolve the issues at hand and is likely to aim for a strong finish to his tenure at the Bernabeu. Despite having a contract that runs until 2026, the 65-year-old is expected to leave the club next summer.

According to Sky Germany’s Patrick Berger, Real Madrid are targeting Xabi Alonso to replace Ancelotti, with the Spanish club hopeful that Alonso can also convince his compatriot, Florian Wirtz, to join him in Madrid.

Hiring Alonso would be a bold move, given that the Spanish coach has faced some struggles in Germany this season. Despite this, he led Bayer Leverkusen to a remarkable league and cup double in the 2023/24 campaign, remaining unbeaten throughout the season. While Alonso is undoubtedly a talented coach, he is still relatively inexperienced at the highest level. However, Real Madrid does not view this as a significant risk.

Will Florian Wirtz join Real Madrid next season?
Wirtz has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since this summer, with several top European clubs expressing interest in the midfielder after his outstanding 2023/24 season with Bayer Leverkusen.

Reports from the Liverpool Echo suggest that, according to German sources, both Real Madrid and Liverpool showed interest in Wirtz ahead of the current season, although Liverpool’s pursuit was not deemed serious. It was also reported that Manchester City and Bayern Munich were in the running for the 21-year-old, who Bayer Leverkusen values at around €150m (£125m).

While the transfer fee in 2025 may not be as high, it will likely still be substantial, as the Bundesliga side holds all the leverage with Wirtz’s contract at the BayArena running until 2027.

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Concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation could leave Liverpool in an unexpected predicament

Trent Alexander-Arnold is still considering his future but appears to be leaning towards a transfer to Real Madrid.

The 26-year-old full-back has only eight months remaining on his contract with Liverpool and has not yet agreed to an extension.

Following Dani Carvajal’s recent long-term ACL injury, Alexander-Arnold has become a transfer target for Real Madrid, potentially joining his close friend Jude Bellingham at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Trent Alexander-Arnold nearing a move to Real Madrid.

He recently expressed his ambition to be the first full-back to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or, which has intensified speculation about his future.

Fans would be shocked to see the England international leave Liverpool after 20 years, but a report from Football Insider suggests this could soon be a reality.

With Alexander-Arnold “increasingly likely to join” Los Blancos, Liverpool may need to consider selling him in the January transfer window to avoid losing him for free in six months.

Inconceivable situation for Liverpool

This news is sure to alarm supporters.

The thought of Liverpool having to sell one of their greatest academy graduates is a difficult situation for the club to face.

To prevent this outcome, Arne Slot must focus on persuading the player that staying and signing a new deal is the best choice.

Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk are also set to be out of contract at the end of the season, though Van Dijk is expected to negotiate a new agreement soon.