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Real Madrid Target Young Talents for Summer Squad Boost

Published 17 December 2025

Real Madrid are intensifying their scouting efforts ahead of the summer transfer window, targeting several promising young players to bolster their squad amid defensive uncertainties and long-term planning. The Spanish champions, who have dominated European football with 15 titles, are focusing on low-risk investments in emerging talents while addressing potential departures in key positions.

One of the most intriguing pursuits involves Tottenham Hotspur's 19-year-old South Korean winger, Yang Minhyeok. Signed by Spurs in July 2024 from Gangwon FC for around 3.5 million euros after a standout K League season where he scored 12 goals and provided six assists in 38 appearances, Yang has yet to feature for Tottenham's first team. Instead, he joined Queens Park Rangers on loan for the second half of the 2024-25 campaign before moving to Portsmouth on a season-long deal in August. At Fratton Park, the two-cap senior international has made 14 appearances across all competitions, contributing two goals and one assist as Portsmouth battles just above the Championship relegation zone.

Reports indicate Real Madrid have been closely monitoring Yang's progress and are preparing an initial...

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