Real Madrid could sign as many as two centre-backs in the summer | OneFootball

One of the highlights of Spanish media over the past few months has been Real Madrid’s centre-back situation and the possible targets they have their sights on to reinforce the same.

After all, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba stare at an uncertain future beyond this season. Eder Militao’s fitness has shown enough fluctuation to label him as an unreliable option while Dean Huijsen and Raul Asencio have both been inconsistent.

The club’s need for a high-quality centre-back, thus, is paramount and the board were closely eyeing the situations of Marc Guehi, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate and others.

Perez’s master plan

Now, as relayed by AS in a recent report, Real Madrid have decided to reinforce the central defence in the summer transfer window, as was the plan initially.

Despite the team’s struggles in recent times, no effort will be made to sign a new player in the ongoing winter transfer window. After all, Florentino Perez is firmly against mid-season recruitments.

David Alaba is expected to leave at the end of the season. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

It is not ruled out that the team could sign one or even two centre-backs in June based on the need felt then.

Until then, however, Alvaro Arbeloa must make do with the resources he currently has at his disposal.

Real Madrid’s decision over how many defenders to sign in June will depend on a plethora of factors, the biggest of which will be the number of existing centre-backs who leave the club.

Alaba, as it stands, is almost certain to leave the club in June. Should Rudiger also leave, however, the club will be under pressure to find two new players in the department. 

Other factors that will influence the decision include the team’s budget, the fitness status of existing defenders, and the form of the likes of Asencio and Huijsen.

Young academy talents and their rise could well also play a part, with Joan Martinez, Diego Aguado, and Victor Valdepenas being potential options.