Real Madrid turn to Shakhtar Donetsk fullback Rat

Shakhtar Donetsk captain Razvan Rat is being tracked by Real Madrid.

Real coach Manuel Pellegrini is desperate for a new left-back to be signed in January and Rat has come onto the radar, says AS.

The stumbling block is that Rat is Cup-tied from the Champions League, which may see Real wait until June before moving for him.