Real Madrid have made it their priority to sign top players that are out of contract on a free, and save their spending on major transfer fees for younger alternatives, as has been the case with Dean

Real Madrid are all set to overhaul their roster under the leadership of manager Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard is keen to make wholesale changes to the team, and therefore, they have wrapped up three transfers already in the summer transfer window.

Real Madrid are hoping to snap up Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, on a free transfer next summer, when the Frenchman's contract is due to expire. (Marca - in Spanish), external Want more transfer stories?