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Real Madrid set eyes on another Premier League right-back instead of Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid have set their eyes on another Premier League right-back if their plan to purchase Trent Alexander-Arnold doesn't go as projected.

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Saatvik Oberoi
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Pedro Porro, tbe defender for Tottenham Hotspur, is apparently being watched by Real Madrid as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Real Madrid has the 25-year-old Liverpool defender as a top target for the summer of 2025, whereas they are already preparing backup plans in case they are unable to close a deal for the England international, according to reports.

Since joining Tottenham, Porro has excelled, and Real Madrid may find him to be a worthwhile addition. They would be best served by the Spanish international as a long-term successor for Dani Carvajal.

In addition to his defensive prowess, Porro is a very successful forward who might give the Real Madrid offense an entirely new viewpoint. If Tottenham is willing to approve his exit, that is still to be determined. The defender is admired by Carlo Ancelotti, and reports place his value at €65 million. Real Madrid undoubtedly has the financial resources to cover the rumored asking amount.

The Spurs defender will find the chance to join Real Madrid to be quite alluring in the interim. He would be able to compete for significant prizes with them, which would be a career boost. How things play out in the next months is still to be seen.

“We go through every game together” : Trent Alexander-Arnold 

When Alexander-Arnold was replaced during a home victory over Brentford earlier this season, he seemed irritated, raising doubts about the Dutch manager's relationship with the 25-year-old. The right-back, though, has denied any rumors of animosity since the event.

Trent Alexander-Arnold said, "I said to him [Slot] that I would like to be the defender that no-one wants to come up against in Europe. We agreed that he will be harsh on me. If any time an attacker gets by me and gets past me, he will call it out in meetings, and individual meetings, and say this cannot happen.”

The England right-back added, “We go through every game together, and he highlights where he wants me to improve. Even after the Milan game, we had about 20 clips going through what I could have done better and the good parts as well.

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