With long-time servant Sergio Ramos having officially departed the Spanish capital and speculation around Raphael Varane’s future unceasing, Real Madrid are considering a potential centre-half replacement.
This comes from Fichajes (via The Hard Tackle), with Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana a reported option for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, should the French World Cup-winner follow in the former Los Blancos captain’s footsteps.
The La Liga outfit have already covered the departure of the 35-year-old in securing the remarkable free transfer of ex-Bayern Munich star David Alaba, though may be forced to dip back into the transfer market if Manchester United’s interest in Varane develops.
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With a year remaining on his contract and talks to extend his stay appearing to bear little fruit, Jules Kounde has been examined as a potential replacement, though the Frenchman’s reported €80 million release clause is a considerable barrier.
With that in mind, Fofana has been identified as a more feasible alternative following an impressive maiden season for Brendan Rodgers’ men.
Madrid find such a transfer equally difficult to arrange, however, considering the 20-year-old’s long-term contract (expiring in 2025), which will certainly put Leicester in the driving seat when it comes to any negotiations.
AnijhaFidelis
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Real Madrid players always use Manchester United to gain new contract, Just watch out the game this Varen is playing, All his looking for is new contract, They'll claim that they're going to join Man Utd just to put pressure on their board to give him new contract, Manchester United board should focus on another defender please
Sabiujr1
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Madrid still looking for RAMOS replacement [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]