Real Madrid eye €16 million-rated German defender as Plan B if Leny Yoro move fails | OneFootball

Following the departure of Nacho Fernandez and the sale of Rafa Marin, Real Madrid have stepped up their search for a central defender in the market.

The club have been closely linked with a move for Leny Yoro, widely regarded as Real Madrid’s number-one defensive target.

But after failing to find an agreement with LOSC Lille, Real Madrid are looking out for alternatives in the market.

Real Madrid eyeing move for German talent

In order to alleviate the concerns in the defensive unit, Real Madrid have now set their sights on German defensive prospect Yann Bisseck, reports OkDiario (h/t Sport Bild).

Currently plying his trade for Inter Milan, Bisseck is a central defender by trade, who enjoyed a breakthrough in the first-team during the 2023/24 campaign.

The former Koln starlet featured in 16 league matches, impressing onlookers with his imposing presence at the back, coupled with his discipline and skill.

Yann Bisseck could be an option for Real Madrid (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Bisseck’s performances have not gone unnoticed, with Real Madrid scouting him as a potential alternative to Leny Yoro.

Will Bisseck leave Inter Milan this summer?

Acquiring the services of Yann Bisseck this summer could be the trickiest part for Real Madrid. It must be remembered that Bisseck had only joined Inter last summer, for a fee of around €7 million.

And following his breakthrough last season, the Italian outfit will be apprehensive about offloading the German talent, knowing his valuation could inflate further if he continues his progress.

A lot, therefore, will depend on how much Real Madrid are willing to offer this summer. While Bisseck will certainly be a cheaper option than Yoro, the German also has lower exposure to professional football.

Real Madrid must keep this in mind as they continue their search for defensive reinforcements this summer.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication