Real Madrid Reignite Interest In Sporting Gijon Defender Canella
Madrid are interested in the highly-rated defender, according to reports
Real Madrid have reportedly reignited their interest in signing defender Roberto Canella from Sporting Gijon.
The 21-year-old has attracted the interest of the capital club before and now, with many of the marquee signings out of the way, Madrid appear to be looking at him again.
La Nueva Espana reports that Madrid have "returned" for Canella and are keen on adding him to the squad to strengthen the left-back position.
Already Madrid have made plenty of high-profile signings this summer but only Raul Albiol has been Spanish, and apparently they are keen on bringing in some more home grown players.
Canella would be another Spaniard in the squad and he has played for his country at the international level already, albeit not for the full national team.
Sporting have another promising left-back in their ranks in the shape of Jose Angel, and so would not rule out selling Canella this summer.
Madrid are not the only team interested in securing his services though and apparently he is a priority for Real Zaragoza coach Marcelinho.