Real Madrid
Real Madrid can still sign players, at least until this transfer market ends. After that, FIFA's sanction will come into effect and the Spaniards will be prevented from adding players to their squad for the next two seasons.
Real Madrid's Failed Attempt to Sign Ricardo Rodríguez
Real Madrid accelerated the negotiations for Ricardo Rodríguez, the left-back of Wolfsburg. However, the Whites will be left wanting to sign the skillful defender from the 'wolves'. In fact, the Germans talked about this possible operation.
Wolfsburg's Director Ends Real Madrid's Dream
Wolfsburg's sporting director, Klaus Allofs, put an end to Real Madrid's dream. "They can forget about it, we would definitely not do that," said the German director in an interview with the newspaper 'Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung'.
Real Madrid's Alternatives After Failing to Sign Ricardo Rodríguez
Real Madrid was willing to pay the $38 million that Wolfsburg demands for Ricardo Rodríguez. However, the Madridistas will have to look for Marcelo's competition elsewhere. For now, the second option is to bring back Fabio Coentrao, who is on loan to Monaco.