Diogo Dalot has been one of Ten Hag’s chosen ones, but after the Dutchman disappeared from Old Trafford, the Portuguese international has taken further steps. With Ruben Amorim, Dalot has shown a new enthusiasm that is hard to hide. Now work is being done to break this “idyll”.

Real Madrid have decided to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent in the summer, but with Liverpool surging ahead, the La Liga giants are all but certain that the England international will not stay. Diogo Dalot stands as a solid second on the wish list of club president Florentino Perez.

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According to Revelo, Real Madrid have already made contact with Dalot’s “backcountry” about a possible deal.

The Spanish media reports Real Madrid will have to shell out around €50 million if they are to bring Manchester United’s right-back to the San Bernabeu.

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The Manchester United management is holding its breath and betting on Alexander-Arnold opting out of Anfield. United and Amorim need Dalot in the squad.

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