Real Madrid add Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven to list of transfer targets as Champions League winners eye backup for injured Eder Militao and David Alaba

Los Blancos made two key signings in the attack this summer as they brought in Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain and Endrick from Palmeiras. The club, however, did not make any new additions to their backline. They had set their eyes on young French defender Leny Yoro, but the centre-back chose to join Manchester United.

Carlo Ancelotti's side have already conceded 29 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions in the 2024/25 campaign and their defensive woes further worsened after Eder Militao joined David Alaba in the medical room last month. While the Brazilian will remain out of action for the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL, Alaba is not expected to return before the end of January.

Per Relevo, the Spanish champions have prepared a shortlist of defenders and Tottenham's Micky van de Ven has emerged as a priority target for the club. The 23-year-old Dutch defender, who operates on the left side of the backline, will perfectly fit into the squad and is being seen as a like-for-like replacement of Militao. Among the other targets are Manchester City and Croatia star Josko Gvardiol and RB Leipzig sensation Castello Lukeba.

Kylian Mbappe and Co. will be back in action next week as they take on Valencia on January 3 in an away fixture in La Liga.