Official, from PSG to Madrid after selling Dani Ceballos, Xabi's last-minute signing

It remains an open secret, but the truth is that Dani Ceballos is just one step away from leaving Madridfor Olympique de Marseille. Dani Ceballos also had an offer from Real Betis, but the Andalusian midfielder doesn't have a spot in the wage structure and, therefore, will go to France's Ligue 1. With Dani Ceballos's departure, Xabi Alonso believes he needs another midfielder and Madrid have done their homework: a last-minute signing after rejecting PSG's offer.

Madrid have confirmed the sale of Dani Ceballos, so they now have a clear path to start negotiating with a star who was highly desired by PSG. Xabi Alonso considered the transfer window almost closed, but Dani Ceballos's departure indirectly forces them to go to the market to bring in another creative midfielder. No sooner said than done: Madrid have gotten to work and are close to finalizing the signing of Dani Ceballos's replacement at the white club.

Dani Ceballos is already prepared to leave Madrid and his next project will be Marseille, from France's top division, who have beaten Real Betis to the punch. Betis wanted to sign Dani Ceballos, but they don't have salary cap space and their priority is Antony, who could arrive after closing his chapter at Manchester United. Meanwhile, Madrid have beaten PSG, who also wanted to sign in this final stretch of the transfer window: goodbye Dani Ceballos, hello new midfielder.

Official, from PSG to Madrid after selling Dani Ceballos, last-minute signing by Xabi Alonso

Madrid considered the transfer window finished, but the truth is that, with the possible departure of Dani Ceballos, Xabi Alonso is working to close a last-minute signing. Madrid would receive about €18 million (about $19.7 million) for Dani Ceballos, so Xabi Alonso would have room to bring in a player and has already decided: goodbye to PSG. According to several media outlets and as this digital outlet has been able to confirm, Xabi Alonso is going all in for a star PSG wanted: much better than Dani Ceballos, according to specialists.

Madrid, due to squad space, considered the transfer window closed, but in the last few hours everything has been reactivated immediately. The trigger has been the number of offers Madrid have received for Dani Ceballos who, as painful as it is, will generate a lot of clean income for the Madrid club. Ceballos, moreover, was the first to request to leave, as he feels that "he doesn't play as many minutes as he deserves," according to 'e-Notícies'.

After Dani Ceballos's sale, Madrid will activate to 'bring back' Nico Paz, a Como player with a past at the white club. Madrid have a buy-back option of about €8 million (about $8.8 million) and, after talking with Xabi Alonso, plan to activate it immediately. Paz will return to Madrid after rejecting PSG under Luis Enrique, who have inquired about the Argentine player from Como.