Real Madrid not pursuing deal for 22-year-old La Liga defender – report

Juanlu (R) is not a target for Real Madrid. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

The 22-year-old defender, who burst onto the scenes at Sevilla a couple of years ago, had been monitored by Real Madrid for some time now.

However, the Spaniard is experiencing an unusual season during which he has been playing only sporadically and has recently lost his starting spot to another academy product, Jose Angel Carmona.

With Sevilla set to face Real Madrid tomorrow in La Liga, Juanlu is unlikely to be a stater and will most certainly feature from the bench again.

And, as far as a potential transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu is concerned, Real Madrid are no longer pursuing the 22-year-old right-back.

Who will replace Carvajal at Real Madrid?

As far as a potential replacement for Carvajal is concerned, Real Madrid could always look at the options within the academy.

Carvajal set to leave Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Jesus Fortea is one of the most highly-rated young right-backs in Spain and could be handed a first-team breakthrough next season.

Another option would be David Jimenez, who already made his senior debut this season and could serve as Trent’s backup next term.