Real Madrid is preparing for a new phase of rebuilding and renewal in the upcoming transfer window, aiming to regain balance after a season that disappointed its fans and required radical measures to strengthen the squad. The Royal Club is aware that competing at the highest level demands strategic and swift moves to reinforce all areas, especially midfield and attack. The club is seeking players capable of returning the team to the podium and competing strongly for domestic and continental titles.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, several players have been linked to Real Madrid in recent months, including Tijani Reynders, the Dutch midfielder joining from Manchester City. Some journalists revealed that the club was monitoring the player and seriously considered signing him during the summer transfer window. However, the player was not close to actually joining.
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According to well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano, Reynders has passed a medical with Manchester City and is now ready to officially join the team. He is seen as a strong addition to the midfield, especially after the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, who had been a key player in recent seasons but experienced a gradual decline in performance.
Manchester City is expected to pay around €70 million for Tijani, who has expressed his delight at leaving Milan and joining a new ambitious project. Despite the team’s poor performances this season, City hopes to achieve a qualitative shift with new signings to regain their competitive edge for major titles.
The signing of Tijani undoubtedly strengthens Manchester City’s ranks. He is one of the best midfielders in the world, having performed exceptionally well against Real Madrid in the Champions League, in addition to his brilliance in other matches. He combines physical strength with technical skill, excelling both defensively and offensively.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, has refused to enter the race to sign Tijani, preferring to focus on other targets in the transfer market that appear more appealing. Carreras and Mastrantuono seem to be the primary options for Real Madrid as the transfer window nears its close, with Zubimendi also under consideration.
Journalist Joaquin Maroto described Real Sociedad player Zubimendi as Real Madrid’s “dark horse,” noting that the club is closely monitoring his situation after failing to complete a deal with Arsenal. The club is expected to make an official offer for the player, whom Xabi Alonso knows well, having previously coached at Real Sociedad B and witnessed his remarkable development.
According to José Félix Díaz, a call from Real Madrid could make a big difference, as happened with Mastrantuono, who was very close to joining after negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain. The coming days will be crucial in determining Real Madrid’s path toward signing the Real Sociedad midfielder.
