Real Madrid 'eye a surprise move to lure Man City striker away from Pep Guardiola's squad', as Carlo Ancelotti looks to boost Los Blancos despite the lack of a release clause for the hit man

Real Madrid are considering a Manchester City striker to boost Carlo Ancelotti's LaLiga squad, according to a report in the player's homeland.

Real have started with eight wins in their opening nine league games to top the table, as they bid to seize the trophy lifted by Barcelona last term.

And a new claim suggests that Ancelotti and his backroom staff are considering a move for a key player that would shake up the way Pep Guardiola plays in the Premier League.

Argentinian journalist Sebastian Srur posted to X (formerly Twitter) that Real were interested in Julian Alvarez.