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Real Madrid is in a dreadful position - a position that is perhaps worse than what the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich are enduring. Their manager Zinedine Zidane resigned after leading the team to a third consecutive Champions League triumph, and soon after, Cristiano Ronaldo left the club for Juventus.
They even let talented youngster, Mateo Kovacic, leave on a loan deal, and that wasn't the greatest of thinking by Real Madrid. Their supposed replacement for Ronaldo, Mariano Diaz, has scored just one goal in 154 minutes. The time has been spread out over 5 games, this shows a lack of trust in him.
Real Madrid has struggled for goals this season due to a number of reasons, and as a result, have only scored 9 goals in 10 games. What's worse, they haven't even scored in their last 4 games, and talisman Gareth Bale has been facing fitness issues.
In light of their issues up front, we shall have a look at 6 forwards who should be targeted in January or during the summer as answers to their goal drought.
#6 Paulo Dybala
The Argentine superstar has been tipped as one of the prime candidates to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid. In fact, he is currently playing with Ronaldo at Juventus. However, Ronaldo's arrival has reduced Dybala's game time, and hence he wants to move away, and to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have also showed interest in the former Palermo player, and eye him as Ronaldo's heir. Juventus might be reluctant to this move at first, but a bit of persuading would convince them as they already have a lot of attacking options in the form of Ronaldo, Mandzukic, Douglas Costa, Bernardeschi, and Cuadrado.
He has scored 4 goals in 8 games, including a hat-trick in the Champions League. Although he hasn't been in great form, it is due to lack of game time, one can expect him to regain his old form.
#5 Neymar
The PSG superstar has been hailed as the best player other than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on many occasions. However, he receives criticism because of his childish antics on the field.
Brazil's talisman is the most valuable player on Earth, and has scored 8 goals in 8 games this season. He has also assisted thrice, and is one of the best options for Real Madrid.
He has been linked with a move to Real Madrid ever since he joined PSG. He is reportedly not happy that Kylian Mbappe is overshadowing him, and wants to be the main man at a club. However, there are other reports that suggest that he wants a return to Barcelona. This could make it difficult for Real to land him, but they will still remain hopeful.
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#4 Krzysztof Piatek
The Polish youngster is the toast of the town, and has been linked to almost all the top clubs in Europe, including Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's goal scoring problems could be answered by the youngster who has scored more goals than the entire Real Madrid team! He has scored 9 goals in 7 Serie A games, and netted 4 goals in 60 minutes in a Coppa Italia game.
He is the top scorer in Europe at present, and has outshone the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He is by far one of the best options available in the transfer market, and his price is cheap when compared to other stars like Lewandowski and Icardi.
The Genoa forward has been dubbed the next Lewandowski, and is valued at just £13.5 million.
#3 Harry Kane
The Englishman has been linked with Real Madrid for a long time, and is often considered as the best centre-forward in the world. This transfer could go either way.
Harry Kane could leave if he realises that it is difficult to achieve glory with Spurs, but as long as he doesn't, this transfer will be impossible. Moreover, he is an Englishman, and very rarely are top Englishmen seen in leagues other than PL.
He has endured a rough run of form after the World Cup, and has scored just 6 goals in 10 games - that is very poor for someone of his calibre. However, one can expect him to come back to his old form and perhaps wreak havoc in the LaLiga, if Real can get him.
#2 Mauro Icardi
Icardi is a phenomenal striker, and has been recommended by many to replace Ronaldo. He is a prolific goal scorer and was also linked to Real in the summer. He plies his trade for Inter Milan in the Serie A, and is easily their best player.
He has scored 5 goals in 8 games, and has assisted twice. He has age on his side, and hopefully he can go on to become a galactico.
#1 Eden Hazard
The Belgian player has been linked with Real Madrid for a long time, and they have made attempts to sign him, only to be thwarted by Chelsea. In fact, they want him so desperately that Real will reportedly offer Chelsea a deal which includes Gareth Bale and some cash. That is a mouthwatering deal, something that could tempt Chelsea.
Moreover, he himself wants a move to Real, and that boosts their chances of landing the winger. Hazard is in the form of his life, and has scored 8 goals in 10 games, averaging a goal per 81 minutes. In addition to the goals, he has assisted thrice, and that scintillating form saw him win the Premier League Player of the Month award.
