Zidane hints: Real Madrid need a defender

Zinedine Zidane has hinted that Real Madrid's players believe it is time the club brought in a new defender.

The midfield ace was interviewed by a French newspaper yesterday and was asked where he thought the team could be reinforced.

"It has to be in defence, because I can't really see our attack being improved any better," said Zidane.

Asked about the influence of president Florentino Perez and is desire to sign a star every year, Zidane added, "It is up to the trainer to decide who he wants to bring to the club, but the president will also give his opinion."

"If a new player is to be brought in, then it is a must that it is a defender because we cannot make the attack any better."

Zidane also said of Spanish football: "The most beautiful championship is the Spanish. It is champagne football, directed towards the attack. It is better than the closed game that is played in Italy."

"Spain is more spectacular."