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With just a few days remaining before the transfer market comes to a close, clubs across Europe are scrambling to expedite deals for their new signings.
Real Madrid, to that end, have had things pretty quiet ever since announcing the deal to sign Kylian Mbappe. The club’s official stance was to not sign any more new players to the squad.
However, as we approach the end of the transfer window, Real Madrid are increasingly growing anxious about the lack of depth in the defensive unit.
Real Madrid keeping track of Al Nassr defender
A recent report from Defensa Central has claimed Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign a centre-back in these last few days of the market, with Aymeric Laporte once again emerging as an option.
The report suggests the Frenchman-turned-Spaniard has been looking to leave Al Nassr for a while now, with Real Madrid emerging as one of the potential destinations.
Formerly of Man City, Laporte joined Al Nassr in 2023, hoping to start a new chapter in his career.
However, the defender hasn’t been enjoying his time in the Middle East and wants to return to Europe.
Laporte’s future could be tied to Milan Skriniar of PSG. The former Inter Milan defender is close to joining Al Nassr – a deal that may allow Laporte to leave the Saudi Arabian outfit.
Real Madrid are keeping a close track of this evolving situation and it will be interesting to see whether or not Los Blancos make a late attempt to sign the former Man City defender.
