Real Madrid's pursuit of a new left-back has changed, and sports show that the club may be forced to turn to Plan B, which is Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo.

Madrid's main goal this summer is to strengthen their left side of the defense, while Alvaro Carreras has been identified as the top target.

However, negotiations with Benfica have proved difficult, and Portugal is reluctant to compromise on the players' 50 million euro issuance terms.

Benfica's intention to retain Carreras for the upcoming club World Cup has added resistance, and Real Madrid has reportedly hesitated to meet the full asking price.

There is a lot to say about Carreras

Although multiple reports suggest that the Carreras deal has ended until medical, the reality seems to be more complicated.

Unlike Swift's announcement to Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Madrid remained silent on Carreras, largely due to unresolved expense issues.

therefore, White people Alternatives are now being reconsidered, and Grimaldo is an outstanding candidate.

It is worth noting that Espanyol's performance under Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso was impressive, with 48 games this season.

La Masia's product Grimaldo revitalized his career in the Bundesliga and remains one of Europe's most stable defenders.

An interesting choice

What makes Grimaldo particularly attractive to Real Madrid is his price. With the current deal two years left, he sells for about €30 million, which is 20 million less than Carrera.

This figure is well placed in Madrid's budget and enables the club to meet Alonso's tactical needs without the need to launch a bidding war.

Grimaldo's experience, attack threats and position discipline make him an ideal candidate to compete with Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia, who don't fully trust the coaching staff.

Furthermore, his potential availability for the club’s World Cup makes timing even more important.

Currently, Carreras' deal remains Madrid's top priority, but Grimaldo is rapidly rising to the shortlist due to Benfica's firm establishment and Madrid's reluctance to pay.