Real Madrid eyeing two fullbacks as alternatives to Trent Alexander-Arnold

For the last few months, Real Madrid have been closely linked with the Liverpool fullback, Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman’s contract with the Merseyside club is ending at the end of this season, and this situation makes him one of the most attractive targets in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The serious injury suffered by Dani Carvajal has further intensified the Merengues’ interest in the defender, as instead of looking for a short-term solution in January, they are more open to getting a long-term replacement of the injured Spaniard, who is already 32 years of age, next summer.

However, there have been some other right-backs who have also been associated with the white club in the last few days, thus bring some uncertainty about who will be the team’s starting right-back going forward.

A report from Diario AS provides some clarity on this subject. The Spanish publication claims that while Alexander-Arnold still remains the first priority of the Merengues, the European champions are also keeping some alternative options in mind in case the English defender decides to remain at Liverpool.

One such option for Real Madrid is the Spanish defender Pedro Porro, who is currently playing at the Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. He has grown at a very good pace in the London side, and his development makes him a very attractive option for Los Blancos, especially as his presence will also help the team meet the quota of Spanish players.

However, he has a contract till 2028 and is an integral part of Ange Postecoglou’s team, which means it will not really be easy for Real Madrid to get him out of Tottenham.

Secondly, the Bayer Leverkusen fullback Jeremy Frimpong is also in the Madrid club’s sights. His attacking talent has attracted the interest of the Merengues, and his chances of joining Real Madrid can increase significantly if the club decides to bet on Xabi Alonso to be their future head coach.