Real Madrid haven't entirely abandoned their pursuit of a center-back in the final days of the transfer market. While the current situation seems stable with Rüdiger and Militao leading the defensive line—and Tchouaméni available as a backup—there’s still a watchful eye on potential opportunities, especially with Alaba still recovering. Vallejo and youth players remain backup options, but should the right market opportunity arise, the club could act quickly.

One center-back who has caught Carlo Ancelotti’s attention this summer is Aymeric Laporte. Despite concerns over his current stint in the Saudi Pro League, his standout performance during Spain's Euro Cup victory has reignited discussions about what he could bring to Real Madrid.

A few days ago, the prospect of signing Laporte seemed out of reach, with Al-Nassr setting a high price of at least €30 million to retain one of their star players. However, the situation may shift due to recent developments. According to Fabrizio Romano, Al-Nassr is eyeing Milan Skriniar as a potential signing, which could force them to offload one of their current foreign players—Laporte being a prime candidate. This could open the door for Real Madrid to make a move for the Spanish international.

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