4 top attackers Real Madrid should consider signing in January to fix their attacking woes

Juventus superstar - Paulo Dybala
Juventus superstar - Paulo Dybala

It came as a very big surprise to everyone when European champions Real Madrid decided to let go of their talismanic forward, Cristiano Ronaldo this summer - with the Portuguese departing Santiago Bernabeu in favour of a €100 million deal to join Seria A outfit, Juventus.

Although Los Blancos managed to pick up victories in their first four matches at the start of the season, it has become quite glaring that they are missing the Portuguese superstar quite badly at the moment - having failed to win any of their last 4 matches across all competitions, recording a disappointing 2 defeats and 2 draws as well as failing to find the back of the net in each of those matches - their worst goalless run since 1985.

To hit the nail on the wood, it is quite undeniable that the Spanish giants need to sign efficient and prolific superstars to help in fixing their attacking woes, otherwise they could they risk suffering a mediocre campaign this season.

Therefore, we suggest 4 incredible attackers that Los Blancos should consider signing to strengthen their frontline when the transfer window opens in January:


#4 Ciro Immobile

Immobile is one of the finest attackers in the Italian League at the moment
Immobile is one of the finest attackers in the Italian League at the moment

The lack of goals in each of their last 4 matches across all competitions means that Real Madrid must find a highly talented and in-form attacker who can fire them in front of goal. They should look no further than Lazio's Ciro Immobile.

A highly prolific scorer with immense talent and incredible finishing skills, Immobile is one of the finest attackers in Europe at the moment and with his brilliant technical abilities, he would be a perfect signing for Julen Lopetegui.

The striker finished as the top scorer in the Italian top flight last season, ending the term with an incredible 41 goals and 11 assists to his name in 47 appearances across all competitions and he has started the new campaign in a brilliant form, scoring 5 impressive goals to establish Le Aquile in the 4th position on the Seria A table.

#3 Mauro Icardi

The Inter Milan striker has been on Real Madrid's radar for quite some time
The Inter Milan striker has been on Real Madrid's radar for quite some time

Real Madrid have been tracking Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi for a while and with their recent struggles in front of goal, it would be a great decision to intensify the pursuit of the player and ensure they lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu in the winter transfer window.

There are not many strikers in the Seria A that can claim to be at the same level as that of the Argentine superstar and his incredible records in front of goal in each of the past few seasons are good indications that he is at the peak of his career.

Icardi is a decent striker with physical advantages, dangerous in one-on-one situations and very effective in the air. The 25-year-old has been in a good form since the beginning of the term, recording an impressive 5 goals to his name in 8 appearances for Inter Milan across all competitions.

#2 Harry Kane

The English attacker could help in solving Real Madrid's problems in front of goal
The English attacker could help in solving Real Madrid's problems in front of goal

A highly efficient scorer with incredible talent and amazing finishing skills, Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane could prove to be the solution to Real Madrid's attacking woes if Los Blancos can upset the odds and manage to get a way of luring him to the Santiago Bernabeu in January.

Although it would be really tough to lure the English International from North London, nothing is impossible in football and the relationship between the two clubs could play a decisive role in such a deal once again just as it happened with the likes of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale.

Harry Kane has been one of the top attackers in the English Premier League for quite some time, finishing as the top goalscorer of the division in 2 of the past 3 years and he has resumed the campaign in a decent form, scoring 5 brilliant goals in 8 appearances in the English top flight so far.

#1 Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala would be a perfect option on the right flank of Real Madrid's attack
Paulo Dybala would be a perfect option on the right flank of Real Madrid's attack

Another top superstar that Real Madrid should consider signing in January in order to overcome their misery in front of goal is Juventus ace, Paulo Dybala. In fact, if the rumours are to be believed, Los Blancos have been monitoring the attacker for quite some time.

With Gareth Bale struggling with injuries and failing to hit his mark for the Spanish giants this season, Dybala would be an ideal option for Julen Lopetegui on the right flank, with his ability to cut inside the box, find his teammates with his incredible passing as well as sending the ball inside the back of the net by himself.

The Argentine has seen his game time reduced a bit ever since Cristiano Ronaldo made his famous switch to join the Italian champions this summer and that makes him a realistic target for Los Blancos to pursue in January.

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Edited by Debjyoti Samanta