Mourinho may use Real Madrid youth player if new centre-back not signed

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho is aiming to add a centre-back by the end of the transfer window. Despite signing six players this summer, the club is struggling to offload Raul Asencio, which has hindered efforts to sign Alessandro Bastoni. Mourinho may turn to youth player Mario Rivas as a backup option, who along with another youth player, Alex Ciria, has impressed during pre-season. The club's defense features Ibrahima Konate, Antonio Rudiger, and Eder Militao after David Alaba's departure.

• 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho will count on Real Madrid youth player if club fail to sign a new centre-back