Real Madrid are not keen on signing ferocious Girona striker Artem Dovbyk. According to Jose Felix of Marca, Los Blancos are interested in his teammate Yan Couto.
Couto is admired for his versatility on the right flank. The 21-year-old can play as a right-back, right-midfielder or right-winger.
This season, Couto has delivered seven assists in his 21 La Liga appearances. No player has recorded more assists, not even Toni Kroos who has been the league's assists leader for some time. However, Couto has now matched Kroos (7).
Marca say Couto will be a low-budget option for Real Madrid as his market value stands at €10m. Even if Girona demands a higher fee considering his outstanding performances this season, Real Madrid would still get him without breaking the bank.
Real Madrid have been thinking of an attack-minded right-back who could in future replace Dani Carvajal and Couto seems to check every box. The Brazilian is young, fast, talented and highly creative.
If Real Madrid signs Couto, someone like Lucas Vazquez might be allowed to leave. The Spaniard is out of contract in the summer and the club are yet to start renewal talks.
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