LaLiga giants Real Madrid may have missed out on Leny Yoro but the Los Blancos have identified an alternative.
Real Madrid's search for a new centre-half has taken a surprising turn after they missed out on Manchester United-bound Leny Yoro.
The Spanish giants had been keen on the Lille sensation but refused to pay over the odds, hoping to land him on a free transfer next summer.
However, United swooped in and snatched him up, leaving Madrid to look elsewhere.
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Real Madrid target Aymeric Laporte
Now Los Blancos have turned their sights to Aymeric Laporte, the 30-year-old Spanish defender currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Laporte, a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, showcased his quality at the Euros, winning a winner's medal with Spain.
Madrid are eager to bring in another centre-half to compete with Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, and David Alaba, and Laporte, who only left Manchester City last summer is reportedly keen on a return to Europe.
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