Real Madrid is targeting Rodri, William Saliba, and Trent Alexander-Arnold in a potential Premier League acquisition – Paper Round.

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Real Madrid are setting their sights on a trio of Premier League talents as they look to bolster their squad ahead of next season. The Spanish giants have reportedly identified Manchester City’s Rodri, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Arsenal’s William Saliba as key targets, according to the Mirror.

The report highlights that Real Madrid have long admired Alexander-Arnold, 25, whose future at Liverpool is shrouded in uncertainty. With the right-back entering the final year of his contract, he will be free to negotiate with overseas clubs come January. This situation has piqued the interest of Los Blancos, who are keen to secure his services.

However, it’s not just Alexander-Arnold who has caught Real Madrid’s eye. The club is also monitoring Rodri, who is believed to be contemplating a return to Spain in the future. The ongoing investigation into Manchester City’s alleged financial misconduct has not gone unnoticed by the Madrid hierarchy, who are keen to keep tabs on the situation.

Furthermore, Real Madrid are aware of the importance of maintaining strong ties with the Spanish national team, especially with Rodri having played a pivotal role in their Euro 2024 triumph this summer.

In addition to these two, the Bernabeu outfit is also interested in bolstering their defensive line with the likes of William Saliba and Tottenham’s Cristian Romero. Saliba, in particular, is viewed as a potential cornerstone for the future of Real Madrid’s defence.

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Goretzka Situation Sparks Interest from United and West Ham

In other transfer news, Manchester United and West Ham United have been handed a potential boost in their pursuit of Leon Goretzka, as reported by The Sun. The German midfielder’s current predicament at Bayern Munich has raised eyebrows, with both clubs being long-time admirers of his talents.

The report suggests that Goretzka, who has been sidelined by new manager Vincent Kompany following the arrival of Joao Palhinha, is feeling discontented at the Bavarian club. Despite being under contract until 2026, the 29-year-old is reportedly considering a move in January.

Director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed Goretzka’s unhappiness, stating, “We communicated very clearly from the start. Leon knew that we were relying on Pavlo and that we would bring in Palhinha, and that Josh would play more in the centre again.”

Eberl acknowledged Goretzka’s current emotional state, saying, “Leon’s a great guy. I like him a lot, even though he’s obviously upset at the moment. I understand that too. But that’s part of life in football.”

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Martial Set for Record-Breaking Move to AEK Athens

In a significant development, Anthony Martial is poised to join AEK Athens on a free transfer after parting ways with Manchester United this summer. Reports from the Mail indicate that the French forward is on the verge of signing a “record-breaking” contract with the Greek club.

Martial has been linked with various clubs, including Flamengo in Brazil, but it appears he is set to finalize a deal with AEK Athens. According to SPORT24, he is currently exchanging final documents for a three-year contract, while Relevo has reported that he has verbally agreed to the move.

The deal, which is expected to be worth £2.5 million per season, would total £7.5 million including bonuses, making it the most lucrative contract in AEK Athens’ history. The announcement of this deal was anticipated on Monday night, but a slight delay has pushed the timeline back.

As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on these developments as clubs look to strengthen their squads for the challenges ahead.