Now, that are rumours about Ricardo Rodriguez to Madrid.
Rodriguez is 21, has Spanish background, is tall enough and strong, defends well, attacks very well, crosses are great, uses both feet... this guy will probably be the world's best LB in the next 10 years or so.
I would bet that Madrid would actually go all in for this guy. He suits them perfectly.
Also, Coentrao had a great season, Ancelotti trusts him, and he just renewed till 2019. And he could accept a rotation/backup role if Rodriguez arrives.
Meanwhile, Marcelo has always had injuries and been an irregular player, despite his awesome talent. His contract runs till 2015 and you don't see any talks of renewal.
I know it would be a long shot, but damn, just offer Madrid 15M, offer him a 5M contract and nail the guy already!
I remember when I saw Marcelo playing for the first time at Brazil U17, when he was 16. He was already a phenomenon at Fluminense. He played an entire league, as a starter, with 17. The following year he went to Madrid. I actually thought he'd be better than he is. He looks fat nowadays. Unfortunately he lacks mental drive. Otherwise he'd be one of the best fullbacks in the history of the game, ala Roberto Carlos.
Now, almost 10 years later, it was the first time I saw a Brazilian kid with similar potential. Abner, 17. The guy is just a fucking freak. Tall, strong, huge agility and acceleration, amazing dribbling skills, good passing/shooting.
Unfortunately, Roma has already nailed him from Coritiba, for 5M. That's the kind of deal I'm talking about. Roma isn't afraid to bet on these youngsters, and it's paying off.
I haven't seen Shaw play, but IMO Roma as an absolute amazing prospect as a LB right there.