REAL MADRID could include an English backbone in their starting XI next season.
Los Blancos look set to sign this summer after the
While midfielder is also reportedly being tracked by the super club.
Three Lions star has already established himself as a regular at the Bernabeu.
The former Birmingham youngster made the switch to Spain from Dortmund .
He has since gone on to become an England standout and one of Real Madrid’s star players.
Now could be joined in the Spanish capital by two familiar faces over the summer.
Good pal Alexander-Arnold, 26, was the in the January transfer window and is now thought to be on the verge of a six-year deal with the club worth £240,000-per-week.
The full-back announced in at the end of the season.
And while a move to Madrid hasn’t been officially announced, Alexander-Arnold hinted at his future during his announcement video.
He said: “I think the decision for me is personal. To change my environment, to challenge myself elsewhere.
“It’s not about wanting to find something better, it’s about me and my personal journey as a player and I feel like now is the best time for me to go and experience that.
“People won’t be happy with the decision, but it’s something I feel that I need to do with my career”;.
Liverpool already have a ready-made replacement in , with the youngster at Anfield.
Crystal Palace midfielder Wharton is also by Madrid scouts.
The 21-year-old recently returned to action after three months out following groin surgery.
He has impressed since in January 2024.
Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat is also said to be a big fan of the midfielder.
Wharton even made a break into the England setup last season, being called up for the tournament.
Madrid veterans and Lucas Vazquez are both out of contract at the Bernabeu in the summer.
Central midfielder Wharton and full-back Alexander-Arnold would fit the bill in replacing those departing stars.
But a Three Lions reunion in Madrid would not come cheap.
Wharton is also being and Liverpool.
He would cost in the region of £70m, according to ESPN.
Should the pair end up in Spain, Madrid’s potential XI next season could feature a strong backbone of English players.
In our predicted line-up, ex-Chelsea keeper starts between the sticks.
Alexander-Arnold slots in at right back, alongside fellow defenders , and .
In midfield, Wharton could partner Bellingham and .
While upfront, the feared trio of Vinicius Jr, and would spearhead the attack.
