Real Madrid’s priority summer transfer target confirmed

A fresh insight into the summer transfer plans of the powers that be at Real Madrid has been provided this afternoon.

The info comes courtesy of transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who has confirmed the identity of Real’s chief target with a view to the 2024/25 campaign.

Many may have assumed that Kylian Mbappé would be the man in question, ahead of the imminent expiration of his contract with French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Florentino Pérez and co, however, are in fact prioritising reinforcements at the back, over those up top.

In turn, Bayern Munich standout Alphonso Davies is considered the front-runner to take his talents to Spain’s capital this summer, ahead of all others.

Speaking as part of his transfer column for Caught Offside on Monday, the aforementioned Fabrizio Romano provided the latest on the situation, confirming that the saga is one to ‘keep an eye on’:

“Alphonso Davies is a top target for Real Madrid in the summer. Nothing will happen this January, but Real Madrid want to push to sign Davies in the summer transfer window – they are working on it, discussing internally, with Davies always mentioned as one of their top targets.

“Bayern can try to extend Davies’ contract, for sure, but if they can’t get anything done by around April or May, then the left-back could leave and for sure Real Madrid will be there. Keep an eye on this one because Real Madrid certainly consider Davies one of their priorities for the summer window.”

Conor Laird | GSFN