Real Madrid ‘ask Man Utd about shock Diogo Dalot transfer’ as they look for Trent Alexander-Arnold alternative

REAL MADRID are showing significant interest in signing Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot, according to reports.

It comes after the LaLiga giants have repeatedly approached Liverpool for Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract ends in the summer.

But with Liverpool flying high at the top the Prem and Alexander-Arnold being a local boy – Madrid could give up on landing the Anfield star.

Instead, Carlo Ancelotti‘s side have reportedly eyed Dalot as an alternative to the England right-back.

Madrid value Dalot at around £41million, according to Spanish outlet Relevo.

And United were even approached by 15-time Champions League winners about Dalot while Erik ten Hag was still in charge.

The 25-year-old has played more than 175 games for the Red Devils and he’s team-mates voted him the player of the year last season.

But he has four years remaining on his United contract after putting pen-to-paper on a new deal in May 2023.

Meanwhile, Madrid could land Alexander-Arnold for nothing.

The Merseyside star is entering the final six months of Liverpool contract after coming through the youth ranks.

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But Arne Slot will be hoping to convince him to sign a new deal at Anfield.

In theory, the 26-year-old is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas club in January, with his current contract set to expire in June.

Alexander-Arnold has long been linked with a switch to Madrid.

Los Blancos are currently operating without their usual right-back – six-time Champions League winner Dani Carvajal.

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