Dalot Draws Interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has become the subject of transfer interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, with both clubs approaching the English club amid defensive injury crises, though the 26-year-old Portuguese international has reaffirmed his commitment to staying at Old Trafford.

Reports indicate that Real Madrid initiated quiet inquiries into Dalot's availability as early as December 2025, viewing him as a versatile option to bolster their right-back position. The Spanish club signed Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool in the summer of 2025, but the England international has struggled with injuries this season and has yet to fully adapt, prompting concerns among the coaching staff. With Dani Carvajal's contract expiring at the end of the current campaign, Dalot could provide competition and depth, capable of playing on either flank. Sources close to the negotiations say Real Madrid's recruitment team values Dalot's tactical discipline and adaptability, but the club has no immediate plans to offload Alexander-Arnold, as new manager Alvaro Arbeloa sees him as a key part of the squad.

Bayern Munich has also made formal contact with Manchester United executives...