Real Madrid have reportedly prioritised the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen in the upcoming summer placing him above William Saliba and Ibrahima Konate.
It is understood that the Galacticos' sporting directors are already planning the squad for the next year and see the 19-year-old Spaniard as a leading contender for the defensive spot.
The centre back position became the Los Blancos board's aim after several issues drained the line during this season.
Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba have both missed numerous significant games this term, while Eder Militao suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, which will keep him sidelined for the rest of the campaign.