Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid have reportedly switched focus to the Premier League and Bundesliga to strengthen their defensive line

Kylian Mbappe has firmly established itself as Real Madrid‘s undisputed leader, who leads the team’s attack and has a decisive impact. However, the team still faces significant defensive issues, as Éder Militão is nursing a serious injury and Dean Huijsen has yet to shine. Then, the Spanish team is targeting defensive reinforcements, prioritizing a Premier League star and a standout Bundesliga player.

Dayot Upamecano And Ibrahima Konate had emerged as clear candidates to strengthen Real Madrid’s defensive line. However, both Frenchmen are excluded because of their high salary demandsreports Diario AS.

According to BILD Nico Schlotterbeck has become a priority target for Real Madridwith his potential departure from Borussia Dortmund valued at €60 million. Next to the Bundesliga defender, Marc Guéhi has joined the priority list of the Spanish team, as he would be available as a free agent from Crystal Palace at the end of the season. However, both players are also being closely monitored Barcelona.

Although Schlotterbeck and Guéhi are Real Madrid’s top defensive targets, neither player has reached an agreement to join the team for the 2026-2027 season. However, Securing the Englishman’s transfer appears more feasible as no transfer fee is requiredallowing negotiations to begin freely in January 2026. he reportedly considers Los Blancos his ideal destinationwhere he would join Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Not just Guehi or Schlotterbeck: Real Madrid are also looking at moves in midfield

All season long coach Xabi Alonso has failed to show real solidity in midfield. Although Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler have managed to shine in attack, neither has managed to organize the game, making the absence of Luka Modrić or Toni Kroos completely obvious. Because of this Real Madrid is not only focusing on strengthening the defensive line, but is also reportedly looking to strengthen the midfield.

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According to José Félix Díaz of Diario AS, Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar has become one of Real Madrid’s prioritiesbecause the coaching staff highly values ​​his ability to control the game. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has even stated that his playing style is similar to Pedri’s, praising his turns, use of both feet and vision. For that reason his arrival could be quite costly as he is valued at €60 millionreports The Athletic.