Real Madrid Viewed as a replacement for Sandro

Comparing the Real Madrid and Juventus squads by position

The forward line is the position Malaga's sporting department will spend the most time on this summer, given the almost certain sale of Sandro Ramirez, the departure of Charles and the possible loan of Michael Santos.

As such, they are scouring the market to see who they can bring to the Estadio La Rosaleda and Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz is their primary target.

The Andalusian club already tried to sign the 23-year-old on loan last summer, but Los Blancos said no, before they tried again in the winter transfer window, with the player this time rejecting their advances, despite Zinedine Zidane's insistence that a loan spell would be beneficial.

Now, however, he is expected to view a move to Malaga differently, having struggled for playing time in the second half of the season and having seen how Sandro thrived by leaving Barcelona for the Costa del Sol.

The good relationship between Malaga coach Michel and Real Madrid could prove key to finalising a loan arrangement for the 2017/18 season and they will look to move the deal forward once the Champions League final is out of the way.

As MARCA have already reported, Jonathan Calleri is another name on the Andalusian club's list, while the rejection of Atletico Madrid's transfer ban appeal could yet see Sandro spend a further six months at the club where he scored 14 LaLiga goals last season.