Real Madrid Scout Attends North London Derby

Real Madrid's chief scout, Juni Calafat, is set to attend the North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal to monitor two potential transfer targets: Cristian Romero and William Saliba. Both defenders have garnered significant interest from Los Blancos, who are looking to bolster their defensive options as they face an injury crisis and aging players in their backline. Despite their interest, both players are under contract until 2027, which means Arsenal and Tottenham could demand hefty fees that could exceed €100 million. Real Madrid's interest in these players reflects their ambition to strengthen for the future, especially after a summer focused on attacking signings like Kylian Mbappe and Endrick. As the club weighs its options, Calafat's assessment of Romero and Saliba may influence which defender they pursue more aggressively. The situation is complicated by the clubs' reluctance to let go of key players amidst their own projects.