Real Madrid: Planning Rafa Benitez’s summer spending at the Bernabeu including Liverpool forward and Man United star

Laurent Koscielny
Real Madrid have also been linked with a move for Laurent Koscielny, who may be considered as a makeweight in any deal to bring Manchester United target Karim Benzema to the Emirates Stadium.

If Rafael Varane also moves to Old Trafford—with the Red Devils having already had a primary bid for the defender rejected—then Benitez may have need for an extra hand in the backline.