Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot.
Los Blancos are in the market for a new right-back in 2025, with the club already laying out their marker in the race for the services of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold.
As for Dalot, the Portugal international has been a key part of the Man United side under both Erik ten Hag and during the early stages of the Ruben Amorim era at Old Trafford.
The 25-year-old has started all 13 Premier League matches this term for the Red Devils, who are currently languishing down in ninth place in the top-flight standings.
Dalot played the entire 90 minutes for Man United on Sunday afternoon at the Theatre of Dreams, where relegation-threatened Everton were smashed 4-0.
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Real Madrid 'eyeing shock move' for Man United star Dalot
According to Spanish outlet Revelo, Real Madrid are planning for the eventuality in which they are unable to secure the services of Alexander-Arnold.
Although the Englishman's contract at the Reds expires over the summer, it is currently unclear whether the academy graduate will leave his boyhood club.
As a result, Carlo Ancelotti's men are supposedly eyeing up Man United enforcer Dalot as an alternative to Alexander-Arnold for the summer transfer window.
It is understood that Los Blancos value the Portuguese defender at £41m, however it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils would be willing to sell the player at that price.
With Dalot's current terms at Old Trafford expiring in four years, it is likely that Amorim's troops would look to earn more than £41m off a potential sale to the Champions League holders.
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Is Dalot Real Madrid quality?
Starting every Premier League match for Man United this season, it is hard to argue that Dalot is not an important part of the plans at Old Trafford.
However, the 25-year-old has not always looked comfortable defending against individual skill this term, giving away a penalty after tripping Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling earlier in the season.
As a result, Real Madrid would arguably not be receiving a world-class defender should Dalot switch to the Bernabeu, raising the question over whether Los Blancos should be keen on the right-back at all.
Carter White
