Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is chasing Fiorentina fullback Juan Manuel Vargas.
El Mundo Deportivo says Perez is unhappy with the way the current squad is performing and has order GM Jorge Valdano to bring forward their summer transfer plans for the January market.
Viola left-back Vargas is on the agenda, along with Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna and Valencia striker David Villa.
Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has also been mentioned.