Premier League clubs eye unwanted Bernabeu stars.The likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are on alert as five more Real Madrid players could be sold between now and the end of the summer transfer window, it has emerged.
The Spanish giants have spent heavily on the likes of ‘Galactico’ purchases such as Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez so far this summer, and will now look to bring some money in by selling off their unwanted squad players, though this five-man list includes some big names that will be of plenty of interest to fans of English football.
With Arsenal benefitting from Madrid’s desire to offload players last summer as they signed Mesut Ozil, the Gunners could be monitoring the Bernabeu closely again this summer with as many as three of the club’s players linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium in recent times.
For a list of five players deemed surplus to requirements by Carlo Ancelotti, see below:
5) Sami Khedira
Arsenal and Chelsea are the main clubs interested in German World Cup winner Sami Khedira, who appears likely to be on his way out of Real Madrid this summer after being left out of the side’s Super Cup-winning squad to avoid being cup-tied in Europe. The 27-year-old would be a top class signing for either side as they look to take advantage of Real’s desire to bring in Toni Kroos in his position.
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4) Alvaro Arbeloa
Another of Real Madrid’s squad fodder looking likely to be offloaded, Arsenal are again interested as experienced full-back Alvaro Arbeloa may be available this summer. The former Liverpool man would provide depth at both right-back and left-back for the Gunners, who are short of defensive options after seeing Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna and Carl Jenkinson all leave this summer. Serie A side Napoli are also believed to be among his admirers.
3) Angel Di Maria
A top target for Manchester United, Angel Di Maria’s future remains uncertain as the new season draws ever nearer. The Argentine may have been one of Real Madrid’s best players last season, with 11 goals and 26 assists in all competitions helping to deliver both the Champions League and Copa del Rey, but the arrival of James Rodriguez from AS Monaco looks to have pushed him out of the door. Paris Saint-Germain are also leading contenders to sign him, but may have pulled out due to the deal being too expensive, possibly paving way for a move to Old Trafford.
2) Iker Casillas
Although Arsenal have already signed a new goalkeeper in David Ospina, Arsene Wenger is also reported to have held talks over the possible signing of Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas. The veteran Spanish shot-stopper is out of favour at the Bernabeu with the signing of Keylor Navas, and could be a useful short-term option in goal for the Gunners if he can regain anything like his best form. Manchester City have also been linked with him in recent times.
1) Isco
An outstanding young talent who was linked with a host of Premier League clubs last summer, Isco could be on his way to England this year after struggling to make a big impression in his debut campaign with Real Madrid. The Spanish starlet is now being targeted mainly by Liverpool, though Manchester City could also revive their interest in the immensely gifted 22-year-old. With first-team chances alrerady limited last term, Isco is another who will surely struggle to feature after the club brought in Colombian World Cup star James Rodriguez.