Real Madrid are desperate to strengthen one position; this player must be sold first | Goal.com
José Mourinho wants to strengthen his squad before the new LaLiga season begins. According to Marca, the Portuguese coach is focused on signing a centre-back.
The injury list has left Mourinho frustrated, especially at the back. Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão are all unavailable with various injuries. The latter will need several more months of rehabilitation.
Ibrahim Konaté, who arrived from Liverpool, will also miss Saturday's friendly against Fiorentina. The French defender is on holiday after reaching the semi-finals at the World Cup.
For now, Mourinho must rely on youth players Lamini Fati and Joan Martínez in the heart of the Madrid defence. At the same time, the club are searching the market for reinforcements at the back.
According to Marca, Real Madrid must sell a player before they can sign a defender. Marco Asensio appears to be the one in question, with the Spaniard currently recovering from an injury.
Earlier this summer, Mourinho spent €75 million strengthening the full-back positions. Denzel Dumfries arrived from Inter, while Marc Cucurella was prised away from Chelsea for €55 million.
Real Madrid still have a few more friendlies to play before the LaLiga season starts. On 22 August, Espanyol will be Mourinho's side's first opponents.
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