Real Madrid ‘move closer to David Alaba transfer after filing lucrative four-year contract’

Real Madrid are getting closer to signing David Alaba on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to reports.

The 28-year-old, whose contract with Bayern Munich will expire at the end of June after a £ 200,000-a-week extension was denied, is now able to talk to overseas sides about a top change level.

Marca claim Madrid remain at the front of the line in the race to catch up with them and believe the club are desperate to conclude negotiations as soon as possible.

Real Madrid set to step up efforts to seal free transfer for David Alaba soon

Alaba has been cleared by Champions League holders Bayern to discuss moves with other clubs after their latest offer was rejected – and the Austria international is keen to be paid generously.

The same publication reported that the proposal presented by Madrid to Alaba is already clear. The contract is said to be for four years and Alaba will pocket just over € 10million (£ 8.9million) per year.

Madrid are concerned that a host of other elite clubs around the world are also trying to attract Alaba to them, but remain in a good position to fend off any competition.

Zinedine Zidane is believed to remain top of the line to coach the defender next year

Alaba (center) has refused a contract extension at Bayern Munich and is free to speak to clubs

It is also believed that Alaba’s desire is to travel to the Bernabeu for the next campaign and that the club have made negotiations for the versatile defender a priority.

Another plus is that its potential suitors will not have to pay transfer fees in a market still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Alaba’s ability to play left-back or center back row helped convince Madrid to rush for him.

The star is believed to be able to challenge for Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos places. Madrid even expect him to intervene definitively for the latter when he leaves the club.

The all-round star has garnered great interest from many top European clubs this month

Manchester United have been credited with an interest in Alaba, but appear to have been barred from a move.

The Old Trafford club were actively monitoring the player’s situation but backed off from his strong salary demands, according to The Athletic.

Alaba has made 404 appearances in all competitions for Bayern, scoring 32 goals and also registering 49 assists.