According to Defensa Central, Getafe have opened negotiations with Real Madrid to secure the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Antonio Blanco in the ongoing transfer window. Getafe have already raided Real Madrid this summer once for the signing of striker Borja Mayoral, who joined the Azulones permanently after spending the second half of the last season on loan at the club. But, Quique Sanchez Flores’ side are seemingly not done shopping at Real Madrid.

Recent reports had indicated that Getafe had their sights trained on young Real Madrid striker Juanmi Latasa and talented attacking midfielder Sergio Arribas. It now seems that they have added Antonio Blanco to their list of targets as well and are in talks to sign the midfielder from the reigning Spanish and European champions. (more…)