Real Madrid are weighing up a raid on Serie A to strengthen their fullback options.
El Confidencial says Real coach Carlo Ancelotti has lost confidence in Marcelo and is keen to add a new fullback signing to his squad for the coming season.
AC Milan defender Mattia de Sciglio and Matteo Darmian, of Torino, are both under consideration.
De Sciglio has long been a target for Ancelotti, who rates the Milan youngster highly.
Darmian has come to Real's attention after an impressive World Cup campaign in a struggling Italy team.
For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball