Real Madrid have reportedly made clear that midfielder Casemiro will not allowed to leave the club in January.
The Brazilian has struggled for game-time so far this term, since making permanent his move to the Santiago Bernabeu from Sao Paulo.
Real Sociedad have been linked in recent weeks with a move for the midfielder this midseason, to act as cover for the injured Esteban Granero.
However, reports are that as a result of Sami Khedira’s similar long-term injury since inflicted, Madrid have determined that Casemiro cannot leave on loan or for a fee in January, as he is needed.