Real Madrid have identified their main transfer goal to strengthen their central defense in the summer transfer window.

As reported by The Athletic, the new head coach of Vershkovsky Jose Mourinho is pushing to sign a bright central defender. The club has already formulated a list of candidates, including Alessandro Bastoni from Inter and Niko Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund.

However, the priority goal of the Madrid team is Manchester City manager Ruben Dias. The Portuguese is seen as an ideal option to improve the team's defense before the new season.

The 2025/26 campaign has played 33 matches at the Manchester City warehouse in all tournaments, including two goals scored. The Portuguese played 255 matches for the English club, recording six goals and six assists..