Friday, 30th May, 2014
Real Madrid are the latest side to push themselves into the race for Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo.
The Argentine is interesting a number of clubs, including Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, with his fine performances in Portugal this season not having gone unnoticed.
Sporting Lisbon have a fight on their hands to keep hold of the 24-year-old and their task has just become even tougher.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid have made contact with the defender's agent to request information about his status in Portugal.
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Far from resting on their laurels after winning a tenth European Cup, Los Blancos are already pushing ahead with plans to add to their squad over the summer.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti is thought to be a firm fan of Rojo and feels the defender would help to give him another option at the back.
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