It is a long-standing strategy in Madrid’s transfer policy, though it has brought mixed results over the years, and with each case, the cost continues to rise.

Real Madrid are focusing on exits after completing the signing of Alvaro Carreras earlier this week, and there are several candidates that could depart before the end of the summer transfer window.

The decision has been made by club officials in collaboration with head coach Xabi Alonso, who will be counting on all four players to be leaders in the dressing room ahead of his first full season i...