5 players who can replace Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid

#3. Alvaro Odriozola | Fiorentina (on loan)

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Real Madrid already have a direct replacement for Carvajal in Alvaro Odriozola.

Odriozola came up through the Real Sociedad academy and signed for Real Madrid in 2018. Despite putting in a few impressive performances, the club decided that he needed more experience and loaned him out to Bayern Munich and then Fiorentina.

His time in Germany was short-lived, as Odriozola made just five appearances for Bayern. His subsequent move to Fiorentina this season has worked out far better, with Odriozola now considered a regular at right-back.

Odriozola has made 22 appearances in Serie A this season. With his loan deal running out at the end of the season, Odriozola is a natural frontrunner to take Carvajal's place.

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#2. Achraf Hakimi | Inter Milan

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Achraf Hakimi has been linked with a sensational return to Real Madrid, as per El Nacional.

Hakimi is a Los Blancos academy graduate, making his professional debut in 2017. After three relatively quiet seasons, Hakimi was loaned out to Borussia Dortmund. He established himself as one of Europe's premier right-backs at the German club.

A bidding war followed shortly after, with Inter Milan coming out on top. The Italian outfit signed him for a reported €40 million, but Hakimi only went on to spend a year in Italy. This was followed by a move to Paris Saint-Germain last year, after the French heavyweight paid a reported €60 million for the Moroccan.

Hakimi is known for his electric pace and his excellent offensive contributions. He has scored thrice and made four assists in 31 games in all competitions so far this season. After barely half a season in Paris, he has already been linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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#1. Reece James | Chelsea

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Reece James is understood to be Real Madrid's priority signing for the right-back position, as per El Nacional.

James made his debut for Chelsea in 2019 and has quickly developed into one of England's best right-backs. He displays an incredible mix of speed and strength, and has become one of the side's key players.

James has been linked with Real Madrid sporadically. Recent reports have suggested that Eden Hazard could be used as part of a swap deal between the two clubs as per the aforementioned source.

Still only 22, the Englishman comes with a market value of £50 million. He has already made 11 goal contributions in 17 appearances in Premier League so far this season.

With Chelsea currently facing sanctions from the Premier League, there is no way to predict what could happen in the summer transfer window.