Real Madrid are looking for a new centre-back, with the position considered one of the top priorities for the summer transfer window. The expected departure of David Alaba, along with the possibility of Antonio Rudiger also leaving, have made reinforcements in this department necessary, and the club's sporting department is already considering several targets.
Real Madrid have already missed out on signings for Marc Guehi (who joined Manchester City), Dayot Upamecano (who renewed his contract with Bayern Munich) and Nico Schlotterbeck (who renewed his contract with Borussia Dortmund). This has left the Madrid side looking to move on to other targets – and one of them is a player who has been on the club's radar for some time.
Josko Guardiola is a player that Real Madrid have been following for three years and 2026 could be the right time to act. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the Madrid leaders have held talks with the agent of the Manchester City defender, who could be available this summer as his contract expires in two years.
In addition to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich have also been in contact with Guardiola's representatives, with both clubs looking to take advantage of the Croatian's contractual situation in Manchester. However, City are reportedly preparing a new contract for the Croatia international in a bid to ward off interest from other clubs.
In terms of defensive options, Guardiola is considered a very good choice for Real Madrid. He fits into the club's transfer policy and, if he rejects a renewal with Manchester City, then his move to the Santiago Bernabeu would become a real possibility.
For now, it remains to be seen who Real Madrid's final target for the centre-back will be, but it is clear that the club's leaders need to make the right decision.
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