The PSG maestro is seen as the missing piece at the Bernabéu, while Unai Emery and Jurgen Klopp emerge as potential coaching candidates.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a massive move for PSG’s Vitinha. President Florentino Pérez has identified the Portuguese international as the ideal candidate to finally fill the void left by legends Toni Kroos and Luka Modric a transition the club internally admits has been poorly managed so far.
The PSG Obstacle
According to the Spanish newspaper AS, the operation is “highly complex.” Given the strained relationship between Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, the transfer depends almost entirely on Vitinha’s willingness to force a move and the strategic help of his agents.
If the Vitinha deal stalls, Real Madrid has a “Plan B” focused on youth. 20-year-old Dutch talent Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar is being closely monitored as a high-potential, low-cost alternative who fits the club’s modern scouting profile.
Coaching Uncertainty: Arbeloa, Emery, or Klopp?
While Álvaro Arbeloa will remain in charge as interim manager until the end of the season, his long-term future depends on silverware. Should the results falter, Madrid is already looking at elite replacements:
- Unai Emery: Currently performing miracles at Aston Villa.
- Jurgen Klopp: The former Liverpool boss remains a dream target, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Squad Clear-out: Ceballos and Alaba on the Brink
The summer of 2026 will also likely see significant departures. Dani Ceballos is expected to join Aston Villa in search of more minutes, while veteran David Alaba is reportedly unlikely to be offered a contract renewal, marking the end of his successful stint in the Spanish capital.
Filepe Junior is a football writer tracking La Liga transfers, covering major signings, squad planning, and player movements across Spanish clubs.
