Real Madrid, Ancelotti seeking defensive help in January
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by ESPN
Real Madrid are exploring the market for a potential signing at centre-back, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Los Blancos want to reinforce manager Carlo Ancelotti's side after David Alaba sustained an ACL injury in the recent 4-1 league victory over Villarreal, and the latest indicates that they are now set to put together their shortlist before making a final decision.
The club went top of the La Liga table on Thursday night after Lucas Vazquez's late goal in the 92nd minute sealed victory over Alaves – but they lost another centre-back for their next game when Nacho Fernandez was sent off in the second half.
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has been one of the names recently linked with a return to Spain's capital as well as Girona's on-loan Manchester City defender Yan Couto, but with the Santiago Bernabeu hierarchy prioritising a cover option in the heart of the defence, it is the former Galactico that could currently be higher up on his former club's shortlist.
Brazil international Eder Militao also remains sidelined after sustaining an ACL injury back in August.
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