Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly jumped ahead of rival suitors, including Manchester United, in the race to sign one of Europe's top defensive midfielders next summer.

Real Madrid could be set for a massive transfer blow as one of their priority targets is closing in on extending his contract with his current club. Los Blancos

In a recent turn of events, it has been learned through Fichajes that Bayern Munich have made a strong move to rival Real Madrid for the signature of Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contract with

Real Madrid is closing in on the completion of two transfers in the January transfer window, one of which has already been confirmed and announced by a club in question.

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

There has been no shortage of speculation over the future of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in recent months, with the Frenchman failing to hit expectations following the retirement of

Real Madrid have joined Manchester United in the race for Ederson, opening initial discussions with Atalanta with a view to signing the midfielder next summer. Ederson has built a reputation as one of the most complete defensive midfielders in Italian football since leaving Brazilian outfit Corinthians to join Salernitana three years ago.

As has already been reported, Real Madrid had an approach for Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold rejected recently.The right-back is set to be out of contract at the end of the season and

Real Madrid has reportedly turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer. The defender is now said to be on the verge of inking a new deal with Liverpool.