Real linked with fresh move for Caglar Soyuncu
The defensive department of the Real Madrid squad needs quality additions this winter.
The reports in Spain suggested that Real Madrid are linked with fresh move for Caglar Soyuncu.
Leicester City spent 21.1 million euros to sign the Turkey international from SC Freiburg in the summer of 2018. The 25-year-old has two years left on his current contract which expires in 2023.
The centre-back has featured in 9 matches for Leicester this term in all competitions.
The centre-back has also represented the Turkey at various youth levels before going on to secure 40 senior caps for his country thus far.
His impressive performances this season have apparently caught the eye of some of Europe’s big clubs.
Adding a centre-back remains Real’s top priority this winter and Carlo Ancelotti will have drafted a shortlist of a number of possible targets he could approach in the coming weeks.
The Turkey international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of defensive player Ancelotti wants to target in the winter transfer window.
The Leicester City player heavily relies on his ability to read the game. It is coupled with his sensible tackling and an excellent sense of positioning, allowing him to repel most of the danger in the defensive third.
According to the report, “Real Madrid are showing a surprise interest in Leicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu. The La Liga giants are still to replace the loss of two significant centre-backs this summer — Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos. According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Los Merengues are monitoring the Turkish international for a possible move in the short term. Leicester do have Soyuncu under contract until 2023, while the report suggests he is valued at roughly £38 million. Real currently have David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Jesus Vallejo as center back options, which means a winter move for Soyuncu is a very real possibility.”
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The Spanish giants have to fork out a huge transfer fee if they are genuinely interested in the Turkey international.
Leicester are preparing to sell their centre-back should they receive a massive offer for him.
Good signing for Real Madrid?
The Turkey international will be an ideal choice for Ancelotti as he ticks all the right boxes in terms of what he demands from his defenders.
Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Madrid.
How strong that interest is and whether Real will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
