Real Madrid are reportedly keeping a close eye on the Manchester United star Diogo Dalot. United are finally showing signs of consistency, while Amorim wants to reshape the dressing room. Diogo Dalot is one of the players who is likely to leave Old Trafford. The Portuguese defender was a consistent figure last season, but this season Amorim seems to prefer Luke Shaw in the defensive duties, while Dalot is forced to play out of his position. Perez is closely monitoring the situation at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid monitor Diogo Dalot as Manchester United consider options
The Portuguese defender has been a key player for United over the years under different managers. For eight seasons, he has given service on a constant basis at Old Trafford. Dalot’s work rate has been brilliant over the seasons. Since Luke Shaw’s long-term injury, he has taken the spot in the first team and given some very good performances. He and Mazraoui were the main full-back pair for United last season. But with the comeback of Luke Shaw, Dalot’s position in the squad hasn’t been the same. As Amorim prefers a more defensive player like Shaw in United’s backline, he forces Dalot to play out of his original position. Shaw has cemented his position in United’s back three, while Diogo Dalot’s performance has dropped compared to last season.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, need a player just like Dalot because of their ongoing defensive problems. Trent and Carvajal are both out due to injury, while Valverde has to cover their position. On the other side, Madrid gave Carreras the opportunity, but it hasn’t worked out properly. The addition of Dalot to their squad would solve their defensive problems and also help them in attack.
Why Madrid see Dalot’s signing from United as the ight option
Xabi Alonso’s season started well at Madrid with the new signing of Alexander Arnold. Alonso won his first-ever El Clasico against Barcelona and were five points ahead of them. Since then, the tables have turned on Real Madrid. Their main centre-back pair got injured, forcing them to play academy youth in their backline. On the other hand, both Trent and Carvajal are injured and are out for the rest of 2025. Alonso forced their second captain Valverde to play as a right-back, out of his main position, which hindered his game. Alonso and Madrid are in a desperate need of a defender who help them in the defense as well as in the attack.
In this tough situation, Madrid need reinforcements in their backline, and who else can solve the issue except Dalot. Dalot’s man-marking and composure on the ball are what Madrid need right now. With Arnold and Carvajal out, this would be the perfect moment for Dalot to establish his position in the regular starter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
How Old Trafford reacts
The fans show a mixture of emotions as they hear the probable news of Dalot’s exit. Some fans believe that the Portuguese defender didn’t get chances this season to prove his worth in the squad. In most of the games, the coach forced him to play out of his original position, which hindered his skills.On the other hand, Madrid fans feel relieved that Dalot’s arrival might solve their defensive issues and give the locker room a much-needed boost.
Author’s insight
From the author’s point of view, Dalot’s addition to Real Madrid’s squad will be crucial, as they are having a lot of defensive problems, and it might help them overtake Barcelona once again and become the league toppers.
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