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Real Madrid consider Alonso as ‘ideal replacement’ for Marcelo in January

According to Don Balon, Real Madrid are considering Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso as the ‘ideal replacement’ for Marcelo. The Brazilian international has reportedly been struggling for form with Los Blancos and could be sold by president Florentino Perez who is trying to rebuild a new squad for new manager Julen Lopetegui.

Don Balon say Marcelo is being linked with a move to Juventus, where he would join former Real teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. If Marcelo is sold, Alonso could be brought in to replace him, but a deal wouldn’t be completed until January.

Chelsea can’t make any more permanent signings because the summer transfer window is shut, so they’re unlikely to allow a first-team players to leave without being able to sign anyone in his stead.