Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that French club Olympique Marseille is looking to sign Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos during the current transfer window, considering him a key target to strengthen their midfield.

Romano added that preliminary negotiations have taken place between the two parties, but the deal will not be easy given the player's contract with Real Madrid and the royal club's desire to maintain the balance of their squad.

The source indicated that the current option being discussed is a loan for Ceballos with a buyout option, which both sides are currently negotiating in Marseille's attempts to finalize the deal before the market closes.

Ceballos had hinted at leaving the royal club, as he wrote on his official Instagram account after yesterday's match against Oviedo, "the last dance," suggesting that it could be his last match in the Madrid jersey.