Real Madrid are interested in signing Manchester United star, who is also a target for Barcelona next summer.
Barcelona is searching for long-term options for the right-back position after failing to sign their top target, Cesar Azpilicueta, in the summer.
Although Hector Bellerin was a free agent when he was signed, his contract was only for one year, thus it is likely that the Spaniard will depart the team when it ends next summer.
Diogo Dalot of Manchester United appears to be the early front-runner for that position, but Barcelona will likely have competition from Real Madrid, according to Mirror.
The report claims that Carlo Ancelotti is looking to add a right-back for the upcoming season who is at the top of his game. Joao Cancelo was the top target, but Manchester City has notified Los Blancos that they have no plans to trade him.
As a result, they are currently debating moving for Dalot. The Portuguese international has been closely watched by Madrid over the past few months, and both professional and personal reviews of him have been mainly favorable.
Both teams will have a major dilemma if they wish to sign Dalot because of an automatic extension even though his contract expires in 2023.
A clause in the right-contract back’s that keeps him at Old Trafford for at least another season can be activated unilaterally by United.
Dalot has consistently performed well for Erik ten Hag’s squad this year, and the club is interested in re-signing the player to a long-term deal.
However, Mirror claims that Dalot’s agent has opted against immediately signing a long-term agreement with United, but he or she will probably be powerless to stop the unilateral extension.
Even with the final year of his contract, United anticipates that they can earn at least €40 million for the 23-year-old next summer. Although Madrid have a better chance of getting him, Barça’s desperation might lead them to outbid their El Clasico opponents.
