Florentino chooses his favorite as Madrid's new center-back in the summer, OK from Calafat

Despite the injuries to Militão, Alaba, and Rüdiger, Real Madrid hasn't signed anyone in the winter market. Ultimately, no reinforcements arrived for the merengue team, which leaves the defense weakened. In fact, against Leganés, Ancelotti started Jacobo Ramón and Raúl Asencio.

The club is confident that this bad streak will gradually pass and that the youth players and Tchouaméni will perform at the required level. Meanwhile, their focus is on the next summer market. That's where they want to make an addition of a central defender with a view to the future.

One of the most liked was Saliba, but the high price Arsenal would demand is a deterrent. This has forced Florentino to look for other alternatives, and he has already chosen his favorite central defender. It's Dean Huijsen, who is having a great season at Bournemouth.

Considered one of the great revelations of the Premier League, they believe he can fit into their plans. Juni Calafat has given the green light as he sees a lot of potential in the Spanish international. His price, moreover, will be more affordable, although several teams will be interested in signing him.

Leny Yoro ruined the plans Real Madrid had

Real Madrid had secured the arrival of Leny Yoro last summer, but Jorge Mendes prevented it. The Portuguese agent intervened and managed to get him to accept Manchester United's offer. This ruined all the plans the whites had, leaving them no room to react.

They preferred not to commit by taking a hasty step due to this change of plans. And in January, they didn't want to bring in a stopgap that would only serve in the short term. Their idea is to sign a player who can have a long career with the white team.

Seeing the age of players like Rüdiger or Alaba, it will be necessary to sign a partner for Militão. Huijsen would meet the requirements the merengue club is looking for. He is young, wouldn't cost a fortune, and they see him with a lot of potential.