Madrid's Winter Target: Real Madrid's Surprising Dalot Pursuit

Overview

Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing Dalot, the Manchester United right-back, as part of their winter transfer plans ahead.

Dalot, 26, remains under contract with United until the summer of 2028.

Context and Outlook

According to TEAMtalk, Madrid are targeting versatile defender who can cover several positions on pitch.

Manchester United's football director Jason Wilcox is weighing up a potential sale of the Portuguese star this winter.

Sources say Dalot's future is being discussed at United after the club learned of possible interest from Madrid.

Madrid's persistent interest endures even after signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool in 2025, with Dani Carvajal aging.

Dalot joined United from Porto in 2018 for 22 million euros.

Punchline 1: Madrid may finally master the art of the overlap, without tripping over their own ambition. Punchline 2: Dalot to Madrid? United might finally learn what overlap means—defense optional.