Real Madrid after a high-profile midfielder for 2026

Emmanuel Mendez

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The summer transfer window is set to close in a couple of days, and Real Madrid may be completely done with looking at the market for new players this summer. The club made four signings in Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono.

Xabi Alonso has already used all four signings in the first matchday against Osasuna. Most Real Madrid fans are happy with the signings, but the club may plan to make an even bigger signing next year.

Last year, Real Madrid signed Kylian Mbappe as a free agent, and he was seen as a 'Galactico' signing due to the high profile the player has in world football. Los Blancos may look into bringing a player who is considered one of the best players in the world.

Instead of another attacker, Real Madrid may consider improving the midfield, with the club analyzing possibilities of a high-profile player for next summer's transfer window.

Real Madrid Are Tracking PSG's Vitinha 

Marca reports that PSG midfielder Vitinha is a target Real Madrid are after next summer. The Portuguese midfielder is considered one of the best midfielders in the world after an incredible season with PSG, where they won the treble. 

The report suggests that Vitinha has a verbal agreement for a buyout fee next summer, which would make it easier for clubs to sign. Vitinha has a market value of around 80 million euros according to Transfermarkt. 

He has a contract with PSG until June 30, 2029, after signing a contract extension in February this year.

Vitinha's buyout fee for next summer is rumored to be around 90 million euros, which is cheaper than PSG's reported valuation of over 140 million euros this summer. 

Other high-profile players Real Madrid are looking to sign by next year are William Saliba of Arsenal and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool

Emmanuel Mendez

Emmanuel Mendez is a freelance soccer writer with The Sporting News. He has five years of experience covering the top five European Leagues. Emmanuel follows the latest La Liga news and has written for FI Futbolero US and Athlon Sports.