Yoro vs Calafiori: Real Madrid’s centre-back plans clarified | OneFootball

An update on the plans of the powers that be at La Liga giants Real Madrid to reinforce the heart of the club’s backline has today been forthcoming online.

The subject of Real’s transfer market endeavours has of course returned to the forefront of the headlines over the course of the last 24 hours.

As much comes after word stemming from Italy suggested that the Blancos brass had identified a new target, in their ongoing search for fresh blood at the back.

Amid his standout Euro 2024 campaign to date, Riccardo Calafiori was highlighted as having made his way onto the radar of the Spanish champions.

It is common knowledge across the continent that Florentino Pérez and co. intend to bring in one new high-profile central defender this summer.

This comes with captain and stalwart Nacho having come to the decision to move on.

To date, Lille sensation Leny Yoro has been widely tipped as Real Madrid’s priority target for the role.

The sudden links to Calafiori, however, appeared to suggest that alternative profiles were being taken into consideration.

Those of a Blancos persuasion, in turn, will no doubt be interested to hear of clarification surrounding the topic being provided on Friday afternoon.

As confirmed by multiple sources, including Spanish transfer insider Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, Real Madrid are not currently considered to be in the race for Bologna standout Calafiori.

The situation at the Santiago Bernabéu hasn’t changed, with Yoro still considered the clear favourite to reinforce Carlo Ancelotti’s defensive ranks over the weeks ahead.

Conor Laird | GSFN