Real Madrid are reportedly considering a January transfer move for Spain international Aymeric Laporte as per Diario AS.
Los Blancos are expected to dip into the mid-season market due to a growing defensive crisis in their defence this season.
That has left Real Madrid short on numbers in defence and a January raid is now on the agenda.
Laporte has previously rejected rumours of Real Madrid contacting him in the summer as he remained in place at Al Nassr.
However, a fresh approach could now be launched, with Laporte hinting at an openness to returning to European football, if an offer arrives.
Real Madrid will push for the 30-year-old to end his contract, and join on a free transfer, if Al Nassr allow an exit from Riyadh for their key defender.