Real Madrid could be prepared to break one of its long-standing transfer policies this winter, with Jose Mourinho potentially given the final say on whether the club enters the January market for a midfielder.

According to Defensa Central , Florentino Perez would be willing to make an exception to Real Madrid’s usual reluctance to sign players midway through a season if Mourinho concludes that his squad needs reinforcement.

Notably, there is no specific target at this stage, nor has the club begun actively searching for a midfielder.

Hence, any move would depend on how Real Madrid perform over the coming months and Mourinho’s assessment of his options.

It must be noted that Real Madrid have traditionally avoided the winter transfer window unless circumstances leave the club with little choice.

Florentino Perez is ready to make an exception for Mourinho. (Photo courtesy: Real Madrid official website)

The preference has been to work with the existing squad, promote from within or wait until the summer when a wider selection of players becomes available.

That policy could now be tested by Mourinho.