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Real Madrid ponder pursuit of Arsenal star Koscielny as Ramos contingency

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny.

It is believed that Los Blancos want the French defender as a potential replacement for Sergio Ramos should the Spanish international leave the club this summer.

Manchester United are believed to have tabled a £35million bid for Ramos, and according to reports on dailymail.co.uk, Real Madrid have identified Koscielny as a suitable alternative at centre-back should the deal go through.

After signing a new deal with Arsenal last summer, Koscielny made 39 appearances for the Gunners during the 2014/15 campaign and was a key member of Arsenal's FA Cup winning team.

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