Real Madrid is planning to solve its major crisis this season by signing one of the stars of the Saudi Professional League during the upcoming winter Mercato, according to a press report.
The Merengue suffers from a major shortage of back-line players, in light of the injuries of: Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba and Aurelien Tchouameni.
According to the Spanish network “Relevo” , young defender Raul Asensio will be a solution for Real Madrid this month.. But there is a fact that has begun to crystallize in the corridors of Valdebebas, which is that the team needs a new player in the upcoming winter transfer market.
The network added that the technical and administrative officials at Real agreed to try to sign Aymeric Laporte, the 30-year-old defender of Al-Nasr Saudi Club.
Laporte is highly valued by the Real Madrid hierarchy due to his readiness to make an immediate impact. The 30-year-old defender, who holds Spanish citizenship, brings a wealth of experience in top-level competitions. He is also a left-footed center-back, known for his ability to play the ball out from the back—an area in which Real Madrid has struggled since David Alaba’s injury.
However, several challenges stand in the way of the deal. Laporte’s high salary at Al-Nassr makes it difficult for him to accept a lower wage at Real Madrid. Additionally, the Saudi club is expected to make it hard for him to leave, although they may be open to a six-month loan to the Spanish giant, according to Relevo.
