Roque Oller
A look at the defensive options on Real Madrid's wish list
WANTED
CENTRE-BACK
With Éder Militao already sidelined by the same injury, David Alaba’s ACL tear has left Real Madrid with two fit centre-backs: Rüdiger and Nacho.
To remedy that shortfall, Madrid are considering dipping into the transfer market. These are the central defenders on Los Blancos’ radar.
To remedy that shortfall, Madrid are considering dipping into the transfer market. These are the central defenders on Los Blancos’ radar.
To remedy that shortfall, Madrid are considering dipping into the transfer market. These are the central defenders on Los Blancos’ radar.
Gonçalo Inácio
Sporting CP
The 22-year-old is already a starter for both Sporting and Portugal. A forceful aerial presence, he’s tough in the tackle and distributes the ball well.
Inácio has a €60m release clause, but Sporting are willing to sell him for €45m plus €15 in add-ons. Manchester United are also very keen.
Inácio has a €60m release clause, but Sporting are willing to sell him for €45m plus €15 in add-ons. Manchester United are also very keen.
Inácio has a €60m release clause, but Sporting are willing to sell him for €45m plus €15 in add-ons. Manchester United are also very keen.
Antonio Silva
Benfica
Silva’s physique is one of his key strengths: he’s quick and strong. He’s behind Inácio in his development, but Madrid are firm admirers.
Silva would seemingly be tougher to prise from Benfica’s clutches: the buy-out clause in the 20-year-old’s contract has been set at €100m.
Silva would seemingly be tougher to prise from Benfica’s clutches: the buy-out clause in the 20-year-old’s contract has been set at €100m.
Silva would seemingly be tougher to prise from Benfica’s clutches: the buy-out clause in the 20-year-old’s contract has been set at €100m.
Giorgio Scalvini
Atalanta
A player generating huge excitement in Italy, Scalvini’s very good on the ball, despite his 6ft 4in frame. He’s also very hard for forwards to beat one-on-one.
The 20-year-old would likely be the cheapest of Real Madrid’s three defensive targets, but would still fetch somewhere between €40m and €50m.
The 20-year-old would likely be the cheapest of Real Madrid’s three defensive targets, but would still fetch somewhere between €40m and €50m.
The 20-year-old would likely be the cheapest of Real Madrid’s three defensive targets, but would still fetch somewhere between €40m and €50m.
Madrid are eyeing a January deal. Right now, Ferland Mendy and Aurélien Tchouaméni are the only other potential centre-backs in the squad.
YOU'LL FIND MORE GREAT VISUAL STORIES AT AS USA