Real Madrid enquire about Manchester United defender – price tag revealed

Real Madrid have made little secret of the fact that Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is their top target for the position to compete with Dani Carvajal next season, but the veteran's injury has also raised questions about potentially bringing someone in sooner . As time has gone on, other names have also emerged following Los Blancos.

The latest is Manchester United's Diogo Dalot, who has operated on both flanks. According to Relevo, Los Blancos made inquiries about the Portuguese winger and United told them he would cost €50 million. That research came in a few weeks ago, led by Erik ten Hag.

They continue to say that Alexander-Arnold and Dalot are not necessarily in a situation where it is one or the other, but that the economic situation could be more difficult for Real Madrid to solve. Real Madrid know that despite the price, Dalot would be an option for immediate performance and a long-term option.

Given their reluctance to sign based on necessity, it seems highly unlikely that Real Madrid would go after both Alexander-Arnold and Dalot. The fact that the former is available for free means he is the most attractive option, and recent history suggests Los Blancos will avoid a January signing if it is at all feasible.