Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has emerged as a priority candidate to strengthen the center of defense.

As Marca reports, the Portuguese footballer wants to work for his team with Inter manager Alessandro Bastoni.

According to Gerel, the Madrid club is intensifying work on a potential transfer after the possible sale of Raul Asensio. The very exit of the Spaniard may create a place near the warehouse for a new central defense.

It is estimated that Inter values \u200b\u200bits player at approximately 70 million euros. At high odds, Baston is the leading candidate for Real Madrid ahead of Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck.

The reason for the change in priorities was the injury of a German football player. Schlotterbeck recovered from damaged ligaments of the homilcostop during the 2026 World Championships and, as it turns out, will miss nearly two months. Through this Madrid people showed more respect for the option from Bastogne.

At the same time, Schlotterbeck’s candidacy was completely unsuccessful. His new contract with Borussia Dortmund has a transfer clause of around 50 million euros, which applies to a number of clubs, including Real Madrid. Another option for Madrid is Ruben Dias, but it is impossible to enter the number of priority targets for the club.