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Real Madrid are out of the Copa Del Ray, out of the Champions League and they are currently sitting 3rd in La Liga with a huge point gap between them and Barcelona. It already seems like the season is over at the Santiago Bernebeu.
The biggest issue for Madrid this season has been their inability to find a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema have been far too inconsistent at the top. Real Madrid's midfield has also disappointed this season and it looks like Real Madrid lack creative midfielders.
Also, Real Madrid's defense looks fragile at the moment. Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos may have had their worst season this year and with no real backup option available barring Nacho Fernandez, Los Blancos need to strengthen at the back.
The left back spot also looks a bit vulnerable as Marcelo has been disappointing this season. Also, there have been reports of Marcelo looking to leave Madrid and if that's true, Madrid need back up on the left side.
After returning to Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane has already made his first signing of the summer in the form Of Eder Militao from Fc Porto. The Frenchman could be looking at a potential overhaul come summer as Real Madrid seek to get back to their glory days.
Here are the 5 players Real Madrid should sign in the upcoming summer transfer window:
#5 Nicolas Tagliafico
Ajax left back Tagliafico has been tremendous for the Dutch Champions this season. The 26-year-old is a perfect replacement for Marcelo at Real Madrid. The Argentine is a dynamic left back who is brilliant on the ball. His clever movement and his pace make him a devastating attacking outlet on the left side.
He dominated Lucas Vasquez and Gareth Bale across the two legs of the Champions League round of 16 tie and that shows his defensive capability. Tagliafico has attracted a lot of attention from Europe's big boys and he may not come cheaply for Los Blancos.
#4 Matthijs de Ligt
De Ligt is right now one of the best center backs in world football and the Dutchman is only 19 years old. He showed his tremendous potential against Real Madrid, keeping the likes of Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio quiet. The 19-year-old is a ball playing center halve who is very calm and composed.
Already the captain of Ajax, De Ligt has all the potential to be a long term successor to Sergio Ramos. The Dutchman has been attracting a lot of attention from all over Europe, and he definitely will not come cheaply for Los Blancos.
#3 Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen is one of the best creative midfielders in world football at the moment. The 27-year-old has been playing consistently well for the Lillywhites. With Luka Modric reaching the end of his career, the Danish international could be a perfect replacement for the Croatian.
Eriksen already has 9 assists to his name in the Premier League and there are still 8 games to go. The 27-year-old is at the peak of his career and he will not come cheap either. But, if signed, Eriksen can take Los Blancos to another level.
#2 Mauro Icardi
Icardi has been one of the most consistent strikers in world football over the years and with his relationship with Inter Milan deteriorating, Real Madrid should look to sign him. The Argentine will fit seamlessly into Real Madrid and with the former Spanish Champions lacking a proper goalscorer, Icardi could prove to be their man
The 26-year-old has been Inter's main man for years and he may just be able to deal with the pressure of being Real Madrid's main man. With Icardi clearly looking for a move out, Real Madrid might get the Argentine for a cut price deal.
#1 Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for quite some time now and the Belgian hasn't hid his love for Los Blancos either. The 28-year-old is clearly one of the best players going around and is operating at the peak of his powers as he has already scored 13 and assisted 11 in the Premier League.
With Zinedine Zidane returning to Real Madrid, Hazard might be persuaded to move to the Santiago Bernebeu. Right now, Chelsea are facing a transfer ban for two windows and that might come in between the negotiations, but if Real sign Hazard, they might have just found a long term solution to their left wing problems.
