Sacchi admits Real Madrid market struggles

Real Madrid GM Arrigo Sacchi admits he is finding it difficult to land a new midfielder during the winter market.

The Spanish giants have been linked with several names, including Mikael Essien (Lyon), Benoit Pedretti (Marseille) and Elano Blumer (Santos), but none fit the bill as far as Sacchi is concerned.

He explained: "To sign right now is not simple because the best ones are with other teams and in addition it is difficult to find someone who can play in the Champions League."

"There is not much to choose from."

But Sacchi added: "We will continue studying the market as the president wants as strong a squad as possible."