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With Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit, Real Madrid are now wounded lions. Real Madrid have become a weaker side without Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Madrid have other big names in the squad too, and therefore you cannot write them off.
The last time they signed a Galactico was the Colombian midfielder, James Rodriguez, back in 2014. But now, Real Madrid will definitely look for a Galactico to change their fortunes. Here are the 3 players who could join Real Madrid in the winter transfer window.
#1 Eden Hazard
There is no hidden secret that Eden Hazard has expressed his desire to join Real Madrid. The Belgian forward has shown a keen interest in joining the Liga giants in the past, and the way things are going for Madrid at the moment, Eden Hazard will be a great addition to their squad.
He could change the fortunes of the team after CR7’s exit. He is one of the few players in the world capable of setting up play and playing the finishing role as well.
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are not exactly having the season they have had in the past, and Madrid desperately need someone who can set up the goals for poachers. Eden Hazard has already scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists in the Premier League in just 9 games, and with the kind of form he's in, he is definitely netting a lot more as the season progresses.
He is one of the biggest reasons why Chelsea are currently sitting at #3 on the Premier League points table. Florentino Perez will definitely eye this Belgian star in the winter.
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#2 Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi is another big name who could join Real Madrid target in the winter transfer window. He is undoubtedly one of the best poachers in recent times, and is someone who can capitalise on the chances created by the playmakers.
Currently, Julen Lopetegui’s side is playing beautiful football, but that is not getting them the wins they deserve. Goals are the only things missing from the kind of football they are playing.
With the Argentine's inclusion in the squad, goals will definitely come for the European giants, and they will be back to winning ways. Icardi has 4 goals and 2 assists in 7 games in Serie A.
Last season, Icardi scored 29 goals in Serie A in just 34 matches. He will be a perfect fit in the puzzle which Madrid are trying to solve at the moment.
#3 Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has been a huge name in the footballing world in the last couple of years, and is undoubtedly the best youngster currently. This 19-year old has already won the World Cup for his country, and has been a huge asset to his club, Paris Saint-Germain.
With the kind of finishing this lad has, combined with his Olympian like pace, he is obviously going to bag tons of goals for his team. He is the kind of player every team wants to have because he can go past defenders in absolutely no time, and he has the ability to make them look like schoolboys.
In just 6 matches, the Frenchman has scored 9 goals, and scored 4 goals inside 13 minutes against Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1.
Florentino Perez can definitely empty his purse for a player like Mbappe, and he would definitely do Real Madrid a favor. He is definitely the answer to Madrid's problems, and he might be in line to join Madrid in the winter, or more likely next summer.
