3 Players Real Madrid need to sign in January

#2 Paulo Dybala

The man to replace get their season back on track

Dybala might be difficult to sign, but Madrid has to stick their neck out and try and pay whatever Juventus asks for him because he really is worth it. Comfortable playing as a winger or as a number 10 behind the striker, he is someone who can score, assist and essentially do it all.

Dybala would add some much-needed firepower to a currently toothless Madrid attack. Last season he contributed to over thirty goals in all competitions, more than either of Bale and Benzema did. A wide array of passing skill could see him link up well with the likes of Kroos and Modric. Dybala is also a set piece specialist and adds a different threat to the opposition's goal.

Dybala seems frustrated in Turin over the lack of game time. It is no surprise given the abundance of forward options including Ronaldo, Mandzukic, Douglas Costa, Cuadrado and Bernardeschi. Having played only over 800 minutes this season, Madrid does have a realistic chance of signing the mercurial Argentine from the Old Lady.

He is going through a bit of a rough patch in front of goals but that could be due the inconsistent game time he is receiving at the moment. Since the arrival of Ronaldo, he seems to constantly be overshadowed by him. He is no longer the club's penalty taker and as he reaches his peak, he needs to be given more responsibilities to make him the player he has the potential to become.

It will definitely take a colossal bid to get him, but if he comes Madrid has a world-class, versatile striker on their books who could give the club a good ten year period of a consistent goal threat.