The 5 central defenders Real Madrid is targeting for the winter transfer market

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19/01/25 16:15:00

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Real Madrid is preparing for the winter transfer market with a clear priority: to sign a central defender who can replace the absence of Eder Militao. Militao's ligament injury will keep him away from the field for a long period. With this urgent need in mind, the white club is considering five options: Aymeric Laporte, Castello Lukeba, Vitor Reis, Jonathan Tah, and Valentín Gómez.

Laporte, Plan A

The strongest candidate is Aymeric Laporte, currently playing for Al-Nassr. The left-footed defender is seen as an immediate reinforcement capable of bringing experience and quality to Real Madrid's defense. However, his arrival wouldn't be easy, given his salary of 8 million euros and a transfer cost between 15 and 20 million euros, posing a financial challenge for the club. Despite this, Laporte is interested in returning to Europe, which could facilitate negotiations.

Another solid option is Castello Lukeba, a young center-back from RB Leipzig, whose profile fits well with Real Madrid's long-term project. Yet, the French defender has a release clause of 90 million euros, a high value for a winter signing. While Lukeba fits into the future scheme, his January acquisition could be economically complex.

Three Low-Cost Candidates

Completing the list are Vitor Reis from Palmeiras, and Valentín Gómez from Vélez Sarsfield, two young talents closely followed by the "merengue" team, and Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen, providing a seasoned Bundesliga alternative. With several options on the table, Real Madrid must assess its best choice to strengthen the defense in a season plagued by physical setbacks.

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