In search of an urgent solution to fill the gaps in defence before the January transfer window, Real Madrid are well on their way to snatching a big name from Germany. According to Sky Sport on Monday, Florentino Pérez has indeed marked the defender as one of his priority targets.
Will we see a second German defender at Real Madrid in the coming weeks or months? This is, in any case, what seems to be on the horizon according to recent developments. Hit by a series of injuries in defence, Florentino Pérez’s club, which is involved in several areas, is looking for significant reinforcements. Determined to solve the team’s defensive issues once and for all, the Merengue directors have ruled out the temporary option of Sergio Ramos.
Jonathan Tah on his way to Madrid?
While waiting for the January winter transfer window to truly accelerate the recruitment process for defenders, it is the young players from the reserve, including Raul Asensio, who will step in. For the moment, reliable sources have confirmed the names of players that Real Madrid wishes to recruit from January onwards. While Fabrizio Romano confirms that Trent Alexander-Arnold is the number 1, 2, and 3 priority for the right side, Sky Sport Germany reveals that Jonathan Tah is the other name that the Madrid side are eager to secure.
Although previously linked with Bayern Munich, the captain of Bayer Leverkusen is now well on track to sign for Madrid in January. According to information from Florian Plettenberg, a journalist at Sky Sport Germany, Jonathan Tah, who will be out of contract next June at Bayer Leverkusen, is no longer certain of rejoining Bayern due to the recent contract extension of Dayot Upamecano. Looking for a project where he will play a key role, Tah would favour a move to La Liga over joining the Bavarians for free in June.
A great deal for the Madrileños
To avoid losing the 28-year-old defender for free, Leverkusen’s directors are open to selling the player to Madrid in January. With the hope of seeing Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid in the coming months as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor, the German international would be excited about the prospect of signing, should Florentino Pérez make an offer. For now, Sky Sport reports that no concrete negotiations have taken place between the parties.
However, things could accelerate in the coming weeks regarding this deal. Valued at €28 million, Jonathan Tah could sign for Real at a lower cost due to his contract situation. With a playing style similar to that of Antonio Rüdiger, the defender, who has made 368 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen since 2015, represents a solid option for the Madrid side. This is a situation to watch…
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