Real Madrid are one of the most famous clubs in world football and they are always on the lookout for the best players. Recent news has suggested that there could be as many as three English players in the Real Madrid squad next season, something that has been relatively rare in the past.
Firstly, let’s take a look at one of the English players who could be joining Real Madrid – Trent Alexander-Arnold. He currently plays for Premier League side Liverpool and is a key player for the team. However, according to reliable sources, his time at Liverpool could be coming to an end. Real Madrid will almost certainly sign him once he leaves Liverpool.
Arnold is 26 years old and he has been playing for Liverpool for many years and has won several trophies. Real Madrid have not been interested in him for a day or two and there has been news about his move to Real Madrid since the beginning of this year. Real Madrid are said to be willing to give him a big contract of six years with a salary of up to 300,000 euros per week. That number sounds big, but it’s not particularly exaggerated for a powerhouse like Real Madrid.
In addition to Arnold, there is another young English midfielder on Real Madrid’s watch list in Adam Walton. Walton currently plays for Crystal Palace and is just 21 years old. He just joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn in January 2024, costing the team £22 million. Although this transfer fee wasn’t particularly high, he quickly proved his worth.
However, Walton suffered an injury earlier this year, a groin problem, and was sidelined for around three months. The good news is that he’s now back in form and doing very well. Real Madrid’s scouts think highly of him, especially Real Madrid’s head scout Juni Carafate, who is very impressed with Wharton. Walton has even been selected for the England squad for Euro 2024, which shows that he is being recognized for his abilities.
So why would Real Madrid be interested in Wharton? Because they have some veterans in the midfield position, such as Modric and Vazquez, who are both out of contract this summer. This means that Real Madrid will have to look for new midfielders to replace them. Both Walton and Arnold are considered ideal for both positions.
If both Arnold and Wharton join Real Madrid, along with Bellingham who has already established himself at Real Madrid, then Real Madrid will have three England internationals in their squad next season. This is very rare for a Spanish club.
Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in Germany in July 2023 for a fee of 103 million euros. He was only 20 years old at the time and was considered one of the most promising young players in the world. After arriving at Real Madrid, he quickly adapted to the team’s rhythm and became an important part of the team through his performances on the field.
Next season, Real Madrid may use a formation called “4-3-3”, which means four defenders, three midfielders and three strikers. In this system, Bellingham will likely be placed in the attacking midfield position, often referred to as the “No. 10” position. This position is the heart of the team’s offense, responsible for connecting the front and back of the field and creating chances.
As for Walton, he will likely be paired with another midfielder, Valverde. Valverde, a Uruguayan, has speed and good running ability, and could work well with a technical midfielder like Walton. Wharton’s technical finesse and accurate passing is perfect for the controlled style of soccer that Real Madrid play.
In defense, Arnold’s arrival will make Real Madrid’s right back position more solid. He played mainly as a right back at Liverpool, and although he sometimes plays in attack, his best position is still on the right. At Real Madrid, he will probably form a back line with Militang, Rüdiger and Mendy. These players all have strong individual skills, and if they can work well together, this defense will be very solid.
Of course, Real Madrid will have to pay a small price to sign both Arnold and Walton. According to ESPN, Walton is worth around £70 million, and Manchester United and Liverpool are also looking at him. If Real Madrid sign both of them, along with Bellingham, they will have English players in their midfield and backline next season.
Overall, if Real Madrid do manage to sign these three English players, their lineup will look very different. Not only will the nationalities of the players become more diverse, but the tactical play may also undergo some adjustments as a result. After all, these three people are all top players in their respective positions, and their arrival will bring more options and strength to Real Madrid.
Of course, it all depends on the outcome of the transfer negotiations. Will Real Madrid be willing to spend that kind of money? Will the players themselves be willing to move? Will other clubs offer more? All of these questions will have to wait until the official opening of the summer transfer window to know the answer.
But what is certain is that if these three end up at the Bernabeu, it will be an exciting combination and a very special period in the history of Real Madrid.
