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Jurgen Klopp has requested three specific new signings at Real Madrid as he continues to demand a squad overhaul in order to take the job, with two active negotiations reportedly ongoing for his transfer targets following Xabi Alonso’s sacking on Monday.
Klopp Identifies Three Transfer Targets as Real Madrid Talks Progress
Real Madrid dismissed Xabi Alonso on Monday after losing the Spanish Super Cup final 3-2 to Barcelona on Sunday, with the club also trailing their rivals by four points in La Liga. Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg confirmed on Tuesday that Klopp would give the Real Madrid job serious consideration despite his long-term contract with Red Bull, stating that Real Madrid hold major appeal for the German manager.
Reports in Spain claim that Klopp will only come to Real Madrid if it’s to lead a major squad overhaul, with the former Liverpool manager wasting no time in making his first requests. Klopp has put Nico Schlotterbeck’s name forward for consideration, with injury problems impacting Eder Militao while David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger are out of contract at the end of the season. Real Madrid officials haven’t hesitated to begin negotiations to reach an agreement and convince the Borussia Dortmund defender to reject his other offers.
The German believes it’s essential to bring in a midfielder capable of orchestrating the team’s play, with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez identified as one of the options that most appeals to him. Klopp’s final wish is Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade, who signed in the summer for £69 million, as the manager hopes to bring in a true number nine allowing Kylian Mbappe to play on the wing.
With Vinicius Junior’s potential departure reportedly part of Klopp’s demands, a new star player would be necessary according to the reports, and Nick Woltemade could be a viable option. Real Madrid immediately appointed Arbeloa to take over from Alonso, though rumors persist that the Spanish giants could appoint another coach in the summer as part of a broader restructuring of the squad.
