Real Madrid have reportedly included Portugal and Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot on their shortlist of potential replacements for Spanish veteran Dani Carvajal as they begin to consider reinforcements ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Spanish giants are actively assessing options at right-back, with growing uncertainty surrounding Carvajal’s long-term future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
While the experienced defender remains a key part of the squad at the moment, concerns over his lack of consistency and uncertain contract situation have pushed Los Blancos to explore alternatives.
According to SPORT, Dalot has emerged as one of the names under serious consideration.
The Man United full-back is viewed as a reliable and well-rounded option, offering defensive stability alongside composure in possession.
At 25, the Portugal intentional also appears to be entering his prime, with his largely impressive performances for the Red Devils this season making him an attractive profile for a Real Madrid side looking for a player that can deliver immediate as well as long-term impact.
Any potential deal, however, would not come cheaply as Dalot is under contract at Manchester United until the summer of 2028, and reports suggest that negotiations would likely require an offer in the region of €40 million to be considered.
Real Madrid are also keeping tabs on other options. Club Brugge’s Kyriani Sabbe is seen as more of a long-term investment, with the young Belgian offering potential at a significantly lower cost.
Meanwhile, Pedro Porro presents a more experienced and attack-minded option, although his situation could depend heavily on Tottenham Hotspur and their stance in the upcoming window.
For now, nothing is concrete, but Real Madrid are expected to make key decisions about squad reinforcements in the coming months.
Meanwhile, it’ll be interesting to see how Man United react if a concrete offer to poach one of their most improved talents in recent seasons arrives this summer.
