Real Madrid is currently evaluating potential solutions in the January transfer market, primarily driven by the objective of addressing the current ιnjury crisis in the defense. A former pupil of Carlo Ancelotti’s, Raphael Varane, is presently experiencing a decline in popularity at Manchester United.

Real Madrid leads La Liga with 45 points, equal to Girona and 7 points ahead of Barcelona. But things can deteriorate quickly when the White Vultures’ defense is in serious crisis. Eder Militao is out of action until at least March, and David Alaba is out for the rest of the season, both with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. This leaves Real Madrid with only Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez as the remaining true center-backs.

Los Blancos were initially opposed to the idea of ​​a January transfer, but coach Carlo Ancelotti pushed for the signing of reinforcements and it looks like he will achieve his goal. Diario AS reports that the search is underway, although there is no rush and Real Madrid remаins confident in its current options.

One of the proposed options is Man United defender Raphael Varane. Real Madrid themselves have not yet fully evaluated the reserve midfielder at Old Trafford, but Ancelotti wants to get Varane back. The French World Cup winner has a lot of experience, has proven himself at the highest level, and will not need time to adapt to Madrid, as he has already spent a decade there.

Nacho faces a lengthy suspension

The White Vultures’ defensive crisis suԀԀenly became more serious when the team’s current key midfielder Nacho Fernandez was sent off in Thursday’s final win over Alaves, meaning he will miss at least a little. 1 match in La Liga – match against Mallorca on January 3.

However, things could get worse for Real Madrid as Mundo Deportivo believes that Nacho’s ban could be extended if the Competition Committee considers him a “repeat offender”. The veteran defender was sent off earlier this season for a harsh tackle on Portu against Girona, and if the recent foul on Samu Omorodion is deemed to be similar, Nacho could be dropped. Missed another match against Almeria.

Before waiting for reinforcements, at least in the match against Mallorca, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will be forced to play as a central defender, although he has played like that this season (against Osasuna and Alaves).

Raphael Varane wants to return to Real Madrid in January

There has been a lot of speculation over the past week as to whether Real Madrid will sign a new center-back in January. However, as Diario AS reported, Varane is not happy at Old Trafford. Since leaving Real Madrid to join the Premier League giants for a fee of 40 million euros, Varane has missed 38 games in 2 and a half years and has never really settled in Manchester.

Varane was disappointed not to be able to play this season when Erik ten Hag lost his student Lisandro Martinez would rather choose the old central defender duo (Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans) than choose Varane with Lindelof. The British press said that Varane wants to return to Real Madrid in the winter if given the opportunity.

It remаins to be seen whether Varane will be the player selected by Real Madrid in January. Ancelotti wants the Frenchman, although club owners may choose to replace him with a younger center-back.