It appears that Real Madrid will follow the example of president Florentino Perez and avoid a strong reinforcement during the January transfer window. The Santiago Bernabeu boss believes it will be difficult to get value in the January market but will at least bring in some younger talent due to the injury crisis.
With David Alaba and Eder Militao currently absent, Castilla defender Raul Asencio has been part of the first team for most of the past two months. That has robbed Castilla manager Raul Gonzalez of one of his key players, while injuries have already taken their toll on Joan Martinez and Jacobo Ramon.
According to Relevo, Los Blancos are 'very close' to signing central defender Lamini Fati. A left-sided centre-back, he impressed for Leganes B in a friendly against Castilla last summer, with his imposing physique, ability to win matches and his level of expectation.