Real Madrid are considering making a move for a center back to replace Pepe, who is 33 and has not renewed his deal.

Real Madrid has been linked to Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Borussia Dortmund.

Madrid scouts were present at Dortmund’s recent league games versus Eintracht and Gladbach, not only in preparation for the Group F clash but also to cast an eye over the Greek international.

Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane are Zinedine Zidane's first choice at center back.