Real Madrid Has Almost Secured Arnold, but the ‘Colombian Carvajal’ from the Premier League Costs Only 25 Million

In recent weeks, several rumors have linked Daniel Muñoz, Crystal Palace’s right-back, with a potential move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old defender is under contract with the English club until 2027, but they may be open to selling him. “If Real Madrid offers €25 million for Muñoz, it would be very difficult for Dougie Freedman and Steve Parish to say no,” claims TalkSport.

However, according to RealMadridExclusivo, Real Madrid is not considering this transfer. The club has already secured the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will join as a free agent next summer. Additionally, Dani Carvajal has renewed his contract until 2026, and Lucas Vázquez’s extension has not been ruled out yet. Given this situation, signing another right-back would not make sense.

English media outlets are convinced that Arnold is close to joining Real Madrid, yet they continue to fuel speculation about Daniel Muñoz. What remains clear is that the club will not sign two right-backs, as their decision was made a long time ago. Alexander-Arnold is regarded as the best available right-back on the market.

Pure Speculation

At Real Madrid, they are used to these kinds of rumors. As one of the most marketable clubs in the world, some players use the club’s name to boost offers from other teams or increase their visibility in the transfer market. For this reason, the club no longer bothers to deny such reports.

It is evident that Real Madrid is set to sign Alexander-Arnold, and the lack of discussion about it in England only reinforces this belief. While few journalists are currently confirming the deal as done, more and more sources are aligning with this narrative. Inside the club, there is significant optimism about securing the transfer.