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Real Madrid is already beginning to plan for the upcoming January transfer market, with the aim of strengthening two key positions: right-back and central defense. The latest information points to the arrival of two players, Castello Lukeba and Víctor Reis, who top the list of possible signings to strengthen a squad that has been hit by injuries at the start of the 2024/2025 season.
The team led by Carlo Ancelotti, which has had a shaky start in La Liga, has been particularly weakened in defense. The long absence of David Alaba, still recovering from a serious ligament injury suffered last year, has overloaded Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger. This is compounded by the recent injury to Dani Carvajal, who will be sidelined for an extended period, leaving the team with fewer options at right-back.
Two Signings, Keeping an Eye on Alexander-Arnold
In this situation, Florentino Pérez and the Real Madrid board are already considering options in the winter market. As reported by Marca, for the central defense, the names making the most noise are Castello Lukeba, the promising French defender at RB Leipzig, and Víctor Reis, a young talent from Brazilian football. Both players stand out for their physical ability, speed, and vision of the game, qualities that would fit perfectly into Ancelotti's scheme.
In addition to strengthening the central defense, Madrid is also considering signing a reliable right-back. One of the targets is Trent Alexander-Arnold, although the priority seems to be focused on Lukeba and Reis, who could bring youth and solidity to a backline that has appeared fragile in the first months of the competition. The coming weeks will be crucial in defining the club's moves in the winter market.
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