Real Madrid Transfer News: Konate, Saliba, Rodrygo, Rodri & More - July 23, 2025

Real Madrid have two clear targets at center-back this summer or next.
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Real Madrid are very interested in strengthening their center-back position, with Xabi Alonso typically playing a back three. The club has two clear targets when it comes to making signings this summer or in the future.

Below are the latest transfer news and rumors surrounding Real Madrid from football publications and websites around the world.

Real Madrid Transfer News and Rumors

Ibrahima Konate
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Real Madrid are not done when it comes to defensive signings, with the club wanting another center-back. Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate and Arsenal's William Saliba are the clear candidates, with both open to moving to Los Blancos at some point. - Marca

Tottenham Hotspur are the latest team to show interest in Real Madrid forward Rodrygo. Chairman Daniel Levy hopes his good relationship with the club can help get a deal over the line. They would need to beat Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and PSG, all of whom have been mentioned as potential destinations for a move. - AS

Real Madrid are reportedly making a huge push to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, offering $47 million (€40 million) plus two players. Los Blancos are looking to convince the Premier League club to sell by adding Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga to the deal. - Fichajes

Rodri
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Lucas Vázquez has revealed that he will not join a La Liga team as he does not want to face Real Madrid. The veteran left the club this summer after his contract expired and has received offers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the Premier League, and Serie A. - AS

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Jordan Merritt is a staff writer for Real Madrid On SI. Before joining On SI, he wrote at Fansided, covering Ole Miss football, basketball, and baseball. He has also written for YardBarker, Heavy Sports, and the official EFL site. Merritt is a big sports fan, spending most of his weekends watching Soccer, the NFL, the NBA, college football/basketball, and others. Before starting his career as a freelance writer, Merritt was an Engineer for over 10 years. He lives in West Yorkshire, England, and is keenly interested in sports trading cards.

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