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Real Madrid went trophyless in the 2020-21 season. The last time they finished a season without winning any major trophies was in 2009-10. That makes the ongoing transfer window a very important one for Real Madrid. With Carlo Ancelotti back at the helm, we could see a lot of changes being executed over the course of the next couple of months.
Real Madrid need to overhaul their squad ahead of the new season
It could be a testing season for Real Madrid following the departure of Sergio Ramos. In addition to being a world-class defender, Ramos has also been the leader of the team and it will be difficult to replace that void. On top of that, there are several underperforming players and a couple of others who wish to leave the club.
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One thing is for certain and it is that the team needs to make some improvements. Without further ado, let's take a look at five players Real Madrid could sign this summer.
#5 Tanguy Ndombele (Tottenham Hotspur)
Luka Modric is walking into the twilight of his career. The 35-year-old is still going strong but it won't be long before his age starts catching up with him. Toni Kroos isn't getting any younger either and it's time for Real Madrid to get good replacements for them.
The 24-year-old Tanguy Ndombele has emerged as a target for Los Blancos. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Carlo Ancelotti is keen to rope in Ndombele. After struggling in his first season in the Premier League, the Frenchman had a good outing in the 2020-21 campaign and was one of Spurs' better players.
In the 2020-21 season, Ndombele made 46 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring six goals and providing four assists.
Ancelotti has been an admirer of Ndombele since his time as Everton manager. He wants to sign the 24-year-old as he could be available for much less than another transfer target Paul Pogba.
#4 Luis Alberto (Lazio)
With the likes of Dani Ceballos and Isco facing uncertain futures, Real Madrid need to bring in quality midfielders to maintain their squad depth. Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto is yet another player who has been linked with Real Madrid.
Alberto has revived his career since moving to Lazio from Liverpool in 2016. He has been one of their most consistent performers over the past five seasons, scoring 35 goals and providing 48 assists in 175 appearances.
The 28-year-old reportedly wants to move to a bigger club and Real Madrid are monitoring him. Spanish publication El Gol Digital claims Atletico Madrid will rival Real Madrid for the Spaniard's signature.
#3 Wesley Fofana (Leicester City)
Real Madrid have signed David Alaba on a free transfer. It remains to be seen where he will be deployed as he is equally good at left-back and at centre-back. Sergio Ramos has left Real Madrid and Raphael Varane is also looking for a new challenge elsewhere.
Real Madrid should ideally sign a quality centre-back this summer to replace their main men in defence. As per reports, Real Madrid are interested in young Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana. The 20-year-old joined Leicester City in the summer of 2020. He quickly established himself and showed maturity beyond his age as he marshaled the backline with aplomb.
He helped Leicester City win the FA Cup and played a major role in the Foxes finishing fifth in the Premier League table. Fofana is yet another player who caught Ancelotti's eye during the latter's spell as Everton manager. But as he is tied with Leicester City until 2025, he won't come for cheap.
#2 Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain)
Real Madrid are tipped to return for their former player Pablo Sarabia this summer. The Paris Saint-Germain winger rose through the ranks at Real Madrid's academy. He failed to break into the first-team setup at Real Madrid and established himself as a credible winger during spells at Getafe and Sevilla.
He joined Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2019. However, Sarabia has been forced to play second fiddle to the likes of Neymar Jr., Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe at PSG. Sarabia just produced a brilliant performance for Spain against Slovakia and he has become a fixture in the Spanish national side.
Real Madrid's current crop of wingers have been far too inconsistent. Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo Goes, Marco Asensio and even Eden Hazard have failed to impress on a consistent basis. Sarabia could prove to be a dependable presence on the wing and he won't cost them a fortune either, unlike the next player on the list.
#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)
Kylian Mbappe is Real Madrid's top transfer target this summer. Their latest marquee signing, Eden Hazard, has proved to be a flop. But Mbappe will give them guaranteed returns.
His current contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires next summer but the Ligue 1 outfit are doing everything within their powers to get him to sign an extension.
Mbappe will undoubtedly be a sensational signing for Real Madrid. If he refuses to put pen to paper at PSG, they will be forced to sell him this summer as otherwise, they run the risk of losing him on a free transfer next year.
The 22-year-old had a rather forgettable outing with France at Euro 2020. But he had a brilliant 2020-21 season with PSG, scoring 42 goals and providing 11 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.
