Real Madrid keeping a close eye on Bayer Leverkusen defender | OneFootball

The powers that be at La Liga giants Real Madrid have set their sights on a member of the defensive ranks at Bayer Leverkusen as a potential future signing.

That’s according to Eduardo Burgos of Diario AS, who has provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in Spain’s capital.

The subject of the central defensive options at the disposal of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has of course taken its place centre stage in the headlines across Spain over the course of the last week.

This comes for a number of reasons.

First off, captain and leader Nacho has departed, after coming to the decision not to extend his contract by another 12 months.

Chief target Leny Yoro of Lille then sprung a major surprise, in opting to take his talents to England, with Manchester United.

Not only that, but Antonio Rüdiger is being linked with an exit, too, amid intense interest in the German’s services by way of the Saudi Pro League.

Though Real Madrid remain adamant that they are in no way panicked when it comes to the club’s options at centre-half, Florentino Pérez and co. are therefore doing their due dilligence in scouring the market for potential signings.

And one name to have come to the fore amid this search, it is understood, is that of Piero Hincapié.

As per AS, the Ecuadorian is held in high regard in Madrid, considered a potential signing down the line as a result.

Though an offer being tabled for Hincapié this summer is only likely in the case of Rüdiger moving on, Real Madrid’s interest is definitely worth keeping an eye on moving forward…

Conor Laird | GSFN