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Real Madrid Plotting Move For A Premier League Defender

Real Madrid Plotting Move For A Premier League Defender

Zidane has targeted him ahead of a summer move.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Real Madrid want new players, and it appears they're eyeing up a Premier League defender.

Florentino Perez has been vocal about his pursuit for new talent. He's hellbent on signing 'Galactico's' in the summer, with players such as Eden Hazard, Neymar and Harry Kane, among others, muted.

As well as eyeing up attacking reinforcements, Real Madrid are also keen on defensive recruits.

And according to reports out of Spain, the defending European champions are keeping tabs on Chelsea's Marcos Alonso, per Mundo Deportivo via Talk Sport.

The 27-year-old has emerged as a transfer target for Zinedine Zidane who's reportedly stepping up his interest for the prolific left-back.

Alonso celebrates scoring for Chelsea. Image: PA
Alonso celebrates scoring for Chelsea. Image: PA

Alonso has already weighed in with seven goals in all competitions this season, showcasing his expertise from a dead ball situation.

He's rose to prominence under Antonio Conte following a switch from Fiorentina in 2016.

Alonso during his Bolton days. Image: PA
Alonso during his Bolton days. Image: PA
Alonso in action for Bolton. Image: PA
Alonso in action for Bolton. Image: PA

In his debut season, the Spaniard bagged the Premier League title, playing 31 league games scoring six goals from defence.

While Chelsea aren't enjoying a great 2017/18 campaign, Alonso has continued his goal-scoring prowess while becoming one of the best full-backs in England's top flight.

Alonso scores a free-kick. Image: PA
Alonso scores a free-kick. Image: PA
Alonso in action for Chelsea. Image: PA
Alonso in action for Chelsea. Image: PA

Alonso, who was born in Madrid, graduated from Real Madrid's youth academy, playing just the solitary La Liga game in 2010 before signing for Bolton Wanderers.

Is a move back to the Spanish capital on the cards? Watch this space.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Premier League, Real Madrid

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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