Real Madrid are planning to secure three key signings before the FIFA Club World Cup (June 15 \u2013 July 13, 2025) in response to their 4-3 loss to Barcelona, which left them trailing by seven points in La Liga with just three games remaining, according to *El Chiringuito*.<\/p>\n
**Trent Alexander-Arnold**, Liverpool\u2019s 26-year-old right-back, has agreed to join Los Blancos on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30. However, *Fabrizio Romano* reports that Madrid are pushing for an early release, possibly for a small fee, to have him available for the Club World Cup. His arrival is seen as a direct replacement for the struggling Lucas V\u00e1zquez and vital cover for Dani Carvajal, who is still recovering from an ACL injury.<\/p>\n
In central defense, **Dean Huijsen** of Bournemouth is Madrid\u2019s top target. The 20-year-old Spaniard, valued at \u20ac58 million, is reportedly favoring a move to the Bernab\u00e9u over Chelsea and Liverpool, who have submitted concrete offers. Real are working on lowering the fee or proposing a player swap to ease the defensive crisis, with only Antonio R\u00fcdiger and Raul Asencio fit among the senior center-backs. Alternatives like Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 (Liverpool) and William Saliba (Arsenal) are being considered but would require significantly higher fees.<\/p>\n
At left-back, **Ajax\u2019s Jorrel Hato**, just 19, is high on the list due to his versatility and potential to replace David Alaba. However, his \u20ac30 million price tag and a contract running until 2028 make negotiations difficult, with Chelsea currently ahead in the race. **Benfica\u2019s \u00c1lvaro Carreras**, 22, is also an option but talks are less advanced due to financial constraints.<\/p>\n
These signings are being strategically planned to strengthen the squad for the Club World Cup, which could serve as a proving ground for incoming manager **Xabi Alonso** and his expected 3-4-2-1 system. **Carlo Ancelotti** is tipped to take over the Brazil national team, with **Santiago Solari** likely stepping in as interim coach. Real Madrid also plan to extend **Luka Modric** and **Lucas V\u00e1zquez\u2019s** contracts short-term to ensure they can contribute during the tournament. However, the mid-June schedule presents a logistical challenge, as most player contracts expire at the end of the month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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