Mourinho has identified the central defender position as the main transfer target for Real Madrid

The head coach of Real Jose Mourinho decided on a priority candidate to strengthen the center of defense. According to Marca, the Portuguese specialist wants to see Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni in his team. According to the source, the Madrid club will intensify work on a potential transfer only after the possible sale of Raul Asensio. It is the Spaniard's departure that should make room for a new central defender. It is noted that Inter values ​​its footballer at approximately 70 million euros. Despite the high cost, Bastoni is currently the main candidate for Real Madrid, ahead of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterback. The reason for the change in priorities was the injury of a German football player. Schlotterback suffered ankle ligament damage during the 2026 World Cup and is expected to miss around two months. Because of this, Madrid paid more attention to the option from Bastogne. At the same time, Schlotterback's candidacy did not completely disappear. His new contract with Borussia Dortmund includes a buy-out clause of around €50 million, which is valid for a limited number of clubs, including Real Madrid. Another option for Madrid remains Ruben Diaz, but he is not currently among the club's priority targets.