"Relinquishing their La Liga crown to arch-rivals Barcelona last season and ending the 2024/25 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for for their troubles, Real Madrid have certainly got a new era underway over the summer. Bidding an emotional farewell to Carlo Ancelotti and now under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos have come flying out of the traps since getting proceedings underway last month."
"Winning each of their first three La Liga appearances, the Spanish icons have also been praised for their successful summer business. Along with completing what was a blockbuster deal to sign England international Trent Alexander-Arnold, the former Liverpool defender was not the only Premier League ace to complete a Spanish switch. Activating the £50million release clause in Dean Huijsen 's deal with Bournemouth, it has also been heavily suggested that Los Blancos are eyeing another batch of Premier League superstars."
"Watching Alexander-Arnold complete a controversial free switch to the Spanish capital back in June, it is no secret that Real Madrid are in deep discussions over a move for another Liverpool defender. Forming what was a dominant partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk at the heart of Liverpool's defence last season as Arne Slot's side stormed their way to a record-breaking 20th domestic crown, Ibrahima Konate is now entering his fifth campaign with the defending Premier League champions."
Real Madrid relinquished the La Liga crown to Barcelona and finished the 2024/25 campaign without any trophies. Carlo Ancelotti departed and Xabi Alonso took charge, with the team winning each of their first three La Liga matches. The club completed major summer business, signing Trent Alexander-Arnold and activating a £50 million release clause to bring Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth. Real Madrid are reportedly targeting further Premier League stars, with sustained interest in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. Konate has started Liverpool's opening matches but is entering the final year of his contract and has reportedly rejected extension offers.
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