Rüdiger's injury, Alaba's recovery, the choice of Alexander-Arnold. Carlo Ancelotti focuses more titles on this season as the transfer star closes in January.
There will be no surprises today at Real Madrid. Although the transfer window remains open until 11:59 PM, nothing will change. The market is there, but Madrid will not make last-minute signing sessions. Point. The only scenario that the pulses in Bernabéu could somewhat increase would be a last-minute offer for one of the current squadron members so that it is not expected either. There are no departure on the cards from the club. It is a fixed decision. And yet, the injury of Antonio Rüdigiger, just for a crucial piece of the season, the debate ruled on signing a middle back. Almost an emergency. But it won't happen. The club has remained unprocessed in recent hours, standing firmly on plan A: signs, such as bicycles, are for the summer. There will be no news today.
This, despite the fact that there is still disagreement between coaching staff and the boardroom. Carlo Ancelotti believes that signing a middle back is needed and made his position clear more than a month ago. But he set no requirements. Carletto is true to his nature, a clubman who sincerates his opinion sincerely but never puts pressure. At the beginning of January there was a serious debate in the boardroom, even exploring the market for potential opportunities, including a short -term fix on right back for six months. But nothing appeared.
In any case, nothing that would be financially viable without a major investment. So the decision was made: wait. Keep it out until the summer. And that is exactly what will happen.
Trent can wait until July
The only exception to this transfer strategy? Trent Alexander-Arnold. Because Madrid had no plans for winter signs … except him. An extraordinary operation. They want him, whatever happens. That meant that the club was open to make an effort into this window, although never free of charge. Madrid made two offers for the full-back and achieved $ 16 million, but the answer was always the same: no. And Liverpool went even further: in the afternoon of December 31 they answered that they would never negotiate his transfer. The end.
Alexander-Arnold is 90% ready
So the deal is planned for the summer. As has been reported, there is an agreement between all parties. Alexander-Arnold knows the conditions of his Real Madrid contract, he knows it will be a long-term agreement, and he knows that his presentation will take place in the Santiago Bernabéu. Everything has been completed. Except the signature. That still has to happen. And that is the only thing that keeps the deal at 90% instead of 100%. But the transfer is done unofficially. Trent continues to tell Real Madrid that he wants to play in the Bernabéu, and he sticks to his word. Optimism remains high in the club.
The only thing that could derail the transfer is a last-minute change in the player's heart. Just beyond the control of Madrid. But that scenario is not expected. In contrast to Alphonso Davies, who has long been seen as a doubt, Trent has always shown a fixed dedication to become a member of Madrid. These are very different cases. Alexander-Arnold wants to play alongside Jude Bellingham, his good friend. Liverpool refuses to give up hope, stick to a final dream: winning the Premier League and the Champions League, and hoping that a full Anfield will mitigate his attitude in May. An almost impossible scenario. Because the full-back wants to go to Real Madrid. He says it, and he means it.
Alaba to the rescue
His move will happen in the summer. Together with one or two others. Until then, Madrid is counting on the return of David Alaba to full fitness. He continues to show impressive signs and is expected to be back in the starting XI for the Manchester armor. It was already a target for him, but with Rüdiger's injury it has almost become an obligation. Alaba knows that this is his moment. The moment to push itself. The moment to perform. With him, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga and De Wild Card when he recovers, Madrid will fight for the coming season. And on right back? Lucas Vázquez.
Today there will be no signing sessions. The window does not close until 11:59 PM, but long before that hour the office lighting in the Bernabéu is already eliminated. There will be no movements. It will be a quiet day. Because plan A remains: signing sessions are for the summer.
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