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Real Madrid are the most successful club in world football with 13 Champions League titles and 33 La Liga's as well. Every season the Los Blancos are expected to challenge for major honours and win trophies.
This season was no different despite the departure of Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Los Blancos were expected to still challenge for titles. They had a bad start to the campaign, but Solari somehow managed to steady the ship for them.
They came close to Barcelona in LaLiga, were in the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey and had 2-1 advantage over Ajax in the round of 16 of the Champions League. But this week all went in vain as they crashed out of the Champions League and Copa Del Rey and to further humiliate them they were defeated by Ajax 4-1 at the Bernabeu.
Though there are many reasons why the Los Blancos are currently struggling but one is clear that they need a squad overhaul. It is likely that Real Madrid will bring back the galactico policy in which they will sign some superstar players, but in order to sign these players, they will have to sell there players as well.
Thus, here are 5 Players who could be sold by Real Madrid in the summer.
#5 Toni Kross
Toni Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich for just € 25 million. The German international is now in his fifth season with the Los Blancos and during his time in the Spanish capital, he has won three Champions League and one LaLiga title as well. His transfer has been described as a steal due to his consistent performances.
But, this season for the first time his performances have been criticised in his Real Madrid career. He has not been the force who could control the midfield with his passing and he has been largely ineffective this season. The German international has been playing professional football since he was 17, and now at the age of 29, it seems like he may have burned out.
Though it could be that next season he starts to fire again but at the same time, it could that he again struggle to rediscover his form. Real Madrid have to ruthless in their dealing and the fact that he can command a good fee in the transfer market should convince them to sell him next season.
The former Bayern Munich midfielder has not been linked with a particular club, in recent times but if he is available there will no shortage of suitors for him as well.
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#4 Isco
Isco has been at Real Madrid since 2013, he has established himself as a crucial player for the Los Blancos helping them win 4 Champions League, 1 LaLiga, 1 Copa Del Rey, 1 Spanish Super Cup, 4 Club World Cups and 3 UEFA Super Cups in the process.
There is no doubt that Isco is one of the best-attacking midfielders, but his current situation at Real Madrid is horrible. A player of Isco's calibre should not suffer like this, in the Real Madrid squad he has played the least number of minutes. Against Ajax, the Spaniard refused to travel with the Real Madrid squad.
It is evident how depressing Isco's situation is at the Bernabeu and also the club hierarchy has not provided him with any support whatsoever. Isco is young, he is only 26 and under every manager, he had to win his place in the starting line up. Though the Los Blancos may not want to sell him, but Isco might want to leave after this season.
The former Malaga midfielder has been linked with a move to Juventus, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City.
#3 Marcelo
From being the best left in the world to being benched for a twenty-three old left back, life has been hard on Marcelo. The Brazilian has been one of the best full-backs in world football but this season, it seems like he has completely lost himself.
The departure of his best friend Cristiano Ronaldo has also been tough on him, and he himself admitted that feels lonely in the Real Madrid dressing room. Compared to last season his tackles, dribbling and crossing all have come down, while his errors have increased.
It is clear that Marcelo is not happy at Real Madrid and his performances have also suffered as a result of it. The rise of Reguilón has made it difficult for Marcelo to come back, and for Madrid, in the long run, it would be better than they let him leave. It will help Reguilon to establish himself in the long run and at age of 30, Madrid could get decent money for him.
The Brazilian has been constantly linked with a move to Juventus where he could reunite with his former teammate and best friend Cristiano Ronaldo.
#2 Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale despite his brilliance has never really been considered to be one of the best players that Real Madrid have. The Welshman does not enjoy a healthy relationship with the Bernabeu crowd and he is often injured.
This season he was expected to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo, and finally, at the age of 29, he was expected to fulfil his potential. But, he has been very poor for the Los Blancos and he has hardly anything to prove that he can be Real Madrid's talisman.
Out of all the players in the Real Madrid squad, Bale is the one such player who can be sold for a big price. It seems like his relationship with the fans will not improve nor his performances, thus the Los Blancos would be wise cash him on and use the money to buy other galacticos.
The former Tottenham star has often been linked with a move to Manchester United, while Chelsea have also been considered to be a possible destination for him.
#1 Karim Benzema
It is still a mystery and a surprise that how Karim Benzema has managed to make it his tenth season in Spain with Real Madrid. Though there is no doubt that is he a quality striker but in recent seasons his goalscoring form has very poor. The Frenchman has often missed open goals and has become a source of frustration.
This season it was expected that Benzema may finally be able to flourish due to the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, but instead, he still remains the same striker that he was last season. This season it has become clear that he cannot lead the line for the Los Blancos.
The former Lyon striker has been often linked with a move away from the Bernabeu and next season, it may just happen. The Los Blancos clearly need a new number 9 as they need goals to win titles, which Benzema cannot provide. Also Real Madrid can ask for a decent fee for him due to status as a star player.
If reports are believed to be Benzema already has an agreement to join PSG and Real also have identified his replacement.
