Real Madrid are considering a move for AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw.

The young Germany international is emerging as a cut-price January target for the Spanish giants.

With Eder Militao out for the season with an ACL injury and fitness doubts persisting for David Alaba, Real are considering their options.

Mundo Deportivo says their search has led to Thiaw, where it's suggested a bid of €20m could convince Milan to sell.

Thiaw, 22, is in his second season with Milan, having arrived from Schalke.