Real Madrid is going through one of its most complicated seasons in terms of injuries. The prolonged absence of David Alaba, who is neither here nor expected to be on the field, has left a significant void in defense. In addition, the injuries captain and key figure in the Real Madrid locker room Dani Carvajal plus the recent injury to Éder Militão have been the peak of defensive uncertainty.
These problems have forced the club to rethink its transfer decisions for the remainder of the season. Florentino Pérez had been firm in his position that Real Madrid wouldn't be buying next winter market. The current situation, however, has forced a change of strategy.
The president has always prioritized strengthening the locker room in the summer transfer market. However, injuries in defense have left the team in a difficult situation to manage. Given the lack of players, Florentino Pérez has begun to look for solutions to reinforce the defense. It seems that he has already decided who will be the next transfer.
Surprise at Bernabéu: Ramón De Mon Names Florentino's Choice for January
Ramón de Mon, a journalist close to Real Madrid, has revealed that Florentino Pérez has his sights set on Aymeric Laporte as a priority reinforcement for the defense in January. The Spanish international from Al-Nassr, who had already been linked with Madrid in the past, seems to be the one chosen by Florentino to face the second half of the season.
This has been confirmed by Ramón de Mon, who hasn't only revealed that Aymeric Laporte is Florentino Pérez's choice. Other important details of the transfer have been unveiled. Specifically, he has assured that the transfer of Laporte would cost Madrid between 10 and 12 million. This is a relatively low figure for a player of his caliber.
He also said that Aymeric Laporte would have to take a pay cut to make the deal possible. According to his sources, the center-back would have to adjust his salary to earn between 5 and 6 million. This would facilitate an agreement between all parties.
The arrival of Aymeric Laporte would be a pragmatic solution for Real Madrid, which urgently needs to strengthen defense due to the numerous absences. Florentino Pérez had initially ruled out transfer him in January. Now he seems to have taken the necessary step to ensure that the team doesn't suffer any further for the rest of the season. With Laporte, Madrid would earn experience and solidity in a defensive line that currently needs all the reinforcements it can get.