The summer transfer window might be winding down, but there are still deals to be made for Real Madrid.
After failing to win a major trophy in 2024–25, Los Blancos turned to the transfer market to bolster their squad. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono and Álvaro Carreras all made the move to the Spanish capital as part of Xabi Alonso’s new-look Real Madrid.
The four signings featured in the club’s La Liga opener, which ended in a 1–0 victory thanks to a successful penalty from Kylian Mbappé. Although the performance delivered three points, it raised some questions about Alonso’s current squad that could be answered by the time the transfer window closes on Sept. 1.
Here’s three priorities Real Madrid will have ahead of the swiftly approaching deadline.
