Real Madrid are planning a move for Manchester City flop defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Reports are claiming that Madrid are resigned to losing veteran defender Pepe this summer, and are targeting Otamendi as a replacement.
Newspaper AS claims Real Madrid also want Otamendi at the Bernabeu to provide experienced cover for Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane.
The Argentine could be allowed to leave by Pep Guardiola, after struggling to make an impact in his 2 years at City.
Otamendi’s international teammate Paulo Dybala is on Real’s radar too, with the Juventus ace continuing to blossom during his time in Turin.
By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10