Real Madrid’s difficulties on the pitch seem likely to lead to action off it. Los Blancos tend to be more active in the transfer market whenever things go wrong, and if their form over the last three months continues as is, then that will likely be the conclusion.
Following their crushing defeat to Benfica on Wednesday, the first signs of recognition from the Real Madrid board that their transfer policy was part of the problem. This will likely see some movement in midfield, but for some time a central defender has been rumored to be one of their main targets for this summer.
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Dayot Upamecano transfer deadline
One of their targets is said to be Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. Los Blancos will be watching developments in Bavaria very closely, with the French defender in contract talks with his club. As it stands, he is a free agent this summer, and despite the positivity regarding a deal with Bayern, Upamecano has not responded to his latest offer for several weeks. Christian Falk explained on Bayern Insider that Bayern have now set a deadline on Sunday so he could give an answer.
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Schlotterbeck also awaits Upamecano’s decision
This will likely also impact the future of Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck. Real Madrid have also been linked with him, but reports in Spain have put the two apart. Schlotterbeck seems keen on a move to Bayern more than anything, but they will only move for him if Upamecano leaves.
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Real Madrid intensified negotiations
Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested in Upamecano and will keep an eye on his situation. Meanwhile, in Spain it was reported this week that Real Madrid have intensified their conversations with their central targetsalthough it is said that they also have another defender they like in the Bundesliga. Next week it could become clearer whether the two stories are linked, and Real Madrid will certainly have more clarity on whether a deal with Upamecano is possible.
