Real Madrid might not make any additions to their squad this January but it is clear that they need to do so next summer. There are a number of positions which have very little depth and need reinforcements. The full-back areas are amongst them. At right-back, the two main options are Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez. At left-back, there is no real cover for Ferland Mendy, with David Alaba filling in for him at times despite being the starting centre-back himself.
With the growing importance of full-backs in modern football though, it would be a big boost for Real Madrid if they can make the right additions there.
Of course, it is very difficult to find proven full-backs in the transfer market, but what if one of the best in the world ends up becoming available in the near future?
As reported by The Telegraph, several European clubs are monitoring Joao Cancelo due to his uncertain future under the management of Pep Guardiola.
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It was not too long ago that Cancelo was considered as one of the best full-backs in the game and someone who had transformed the role in football altogether.
Things have gone south for him lately though. At first, Cancelo had a forgettable World Cup campaign with the Portugal national team, when so many expectations had been placed on his shoulders. And then, he seems to have lost his place in the Manchester City starting XI since the return from the tournament.
Cancelo has found starts hard to come by and naturally, that has led to speculation about the future of the Portuguese full-back.
Let’s see what the future holds for Cancelo, but if there is the chance to sign him, Real Madrid should definitely consider the prospect of it.