From Trent Alexander-Arnold to Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid is famous for his ability to recruit players when their contract expires. Here are 5 free cases that Los Blancos can bring in the summer of 2026.
Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool)
Ibrahima Konate's contract in Liverpool will expire in 2026 and the Merseyside team will surely do everything to renew the contract with the French star in order to avoid the situation as the case of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Although Konate had negotiations with the club about the extension, with the attention from Real Madrid, he still had no intention of staying for a long time with the Premier League championship.
At the age of 26, Konate certainly has many years in front and Liverpool will definitely do everything to solve this as quickly as possible.
Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
If Real Madrid could not recruit Konate, they could turn to Dayot Upamecano. After an impressive season with Bayern Munich, Upamecano is entering the last year of contract with the Bundesliga champion team.
Real Madrid had a history in recruiting Bayern Munich players at a low price, typically David Alaba in 2021.
In the past, Real Madrid had contacted upamecano during his time playing for RB Leipzig and wouldn't be surprised if they tried to buy the French star in the near future.
According to Hernandez (AC Milan)
Another option that Real Madrid can target in the defense is according to Hernandez, the player is entering the final year with AC Milan.
Previously, Hernandez had a short time playing for Real Madrid, so he understood the club and could be a quality addition under the dynasty of Xabi Alonso.
There are also rumors that Atletico Madrid is interested in Hernandez, but this team has shifted and is now aimed at Liverpool's Andrew Robertson.
If Hernandez decided to finish the final year with Milan, he could become a bargain contract in 2026. At that time, Real could buy Hernandez in a free form.
Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
By the end of the 2025/26 season, Thibaut Courtois will turn 34 and Real Madrid will probably search for a long -term replacement for the goalkeeper position.
Real Madrid has been contacted with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the past and they will definitely continue to monitor the situation of the Italian goalkeeper at PSG.
Currently, Donnarumma is entering the final year with PSG and the negotiation is not yet finished.
Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
Juventus is willing to sell Dusan Vlahovic in the summer transfer window 2025 and many Premier League clubs are interested in the striker who shines at Fiorentina.
The Turin team valued VLOHOVIC in about 40 to 50 million euros, the number is considered reasonable at this time although it is quite far away from the price that Juventus once spent to buy him. Real Madrid may consider this case next summer if they consider selling Vinicius in the future.