Real Madrid will have to spend a fortune to solve their defensive drama

The Real Madrid has prioritized bringing in a reinforcement for the defense during the summer transfer market. The long-term injuries of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao force the team to incorporate at least one player in this area of the field, and aside from the likely signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold to bolster the right-back position, the club is analyzing options for the center of the defense.

The constant physical problems of the Brazilian defender, combined with the existing doubts surrounding David Alaba who spent more than a year sidelined and Antonio Rüdiger who, at 31 years old, is experiencing significant physical wear, have opened the door for the arrival of a center-back. The Madrid team wants to put an end to the great ordeal of Carlo Ancelotti this season, as their team has conceded 49 goals in 43 matches and has shown to be practically incapable of keeping a clean sheet.

Despite Raúl Asencio establishing himself as the revelation of the season in Chamartín, journalist Carlos Carpio has stated that the club is in search of an elite player to strengthen this position. However, the free agent market, which the club has heavily exploited in recent years, does not offer a convincing alternative, so they are forced to 'loosen the purse strings'.

The candidates for Madrid's defense

In this regard, the name William Saliba emerges as the top desire of the Madrid sports management. The 23-year-old Frenchman has established himself as one of the best in the world in his position, which is why Arsenal, if they agree to sell him, would demand a minimum of 80 million euros to start negotiations with the team from Concha Espina.

Similarly, Castello Lukeba, a 22-year-old center-back from RB Leipzig, is also on Madrid's radar, but the Germans expect to receive at least 90 million euros for his sale. Thus, it is clear that at the Santiago Bernabéu, they will need to make a significant financial effort this summer if they want to solve the drama that is their defense. Otherwise, they could face another season of constant failures like the one they are currently experiencing.