Real Madrid have been very active in the transfer market since the start of June, and business will continue in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, Alvaro Carreras became their fourth signing of the

Real Madrid has now paused its transfer activity. Following the signings of Huijsen, Alexander-Arnold, Mastantuono, and Carreras, the list of viable targets is shrinking. Xabi Alonso wants to add a midfielder and a center-back, but those reinforcements will only arrive if the club identifies a strong market opportunity.

Even on a net basis, the 12 European clubs have already spent more than their collective Club World Cup earnings on transfers.