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Real Madrid have fallen down quite heavily from the top of the mountain. After winning three consecutive Champions League titles, Los Blancos are enduring a harrowing season this term. From losing to their arch-rivals twice within a week in two different competitions to getting knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Dutch club Ajax, things are not going well for them.
After the sacking of Julen Lopetegui in late October, the fans and management hoped that Santiago Solari would be able to steady the ship. However, it seems that Solari has also failed to do the job.
However, either he or the new manager can turn things around by buying a few good players and here are five players that Los Blancos need to sign in the summer to challenge for titles next season.
#5 Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich)
The 27-year-old Spanish international is a central midfielder, who joined the Bundesliga champions back in 2013 from Barcelona. Since then he has been growing as a midfield talent and is now ready to possibly leave the Allianz Arena in search of new challenges.
Real Madrid are possibly going to lose Luka Modric soon and will want to bring in more talented superstars to fill that void. For that purpose, a player like Thiago can really come in handy for them as he can dictate the pace of the play alongside Tony Kroos.
If this deal goes through, it will add more stability to the Real Madrid side, who have been struggling to even cope with some of the smaller teams in the league. This deal is a must and it can really turn things around at the Bernabeu. It would also be a bitter pill to swallow for Barcelona, for whom he played earlier.
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#4 Eder Militao (Porto)
The 21-year-defensive midfielder/defender is yet another player that can add stability to the Real Madrid's midfield and can help them fortify the heart of their team. They have been struggling to deliver positive results and several poor midfield performances have been one of the key reasons for it.
There is a serious need for change in personnel and Real Madrid would want to add this young talent to their squad. While Isco has been barely used in recent matches, it does not seem that James Rodriguez might be getting too many opportunities in Madrid any time soon.
With that being said, a midfield overhaul is needed and Militao could be a great buy for the Spanish giants in the summer. The Brazil international has thus far made 19 league appearances for Porto in the present season, scoring twice and setting up two more goals.
#3 Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan)
The 26-year-old Argentine international wants to establish his presence on the grand stage and win more titles. He has always been overshadowed by some of the other players at the national level, though he surely deserved more opportunities.
Although Icardi made a name for himself at Inter Milan, the striker is going through a lot of personal issues at present and a potential move away from the San Siro is surely on. He has been stripped of off his Inter captaincy, with talks of a new contract on stall.
He has been linked with a host of top clubs across Europe, and knowing that Real Madrid have not been able to fill the void created by Ronaldo's departure to Juventus last summer, the Spanish giants may go all out for Icardi. the potential move could benefit both the player and Real Madrid in the long run.
#2 Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
The Chelsea talisman and skipper has been playing really well and is one of the best players in the Premier League. He has already proven his worth to the world and is still wanted by a host of clubs, including Real Madrid.
Though the fans of the west London outfit may not agree, he has already given his all for the club and is keen on fulfilling his dream of playing for Real. With that being said, he could be all set to leave England at the end of the current season, despite the fact that the Blues might receive a one-year transfer ban.
Many Pundits including the likes of Jose Mourinho have already predicted that Hazard, who joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012, could succeed at the Bernabeu, and it will be interesting to see if he indeed signs for Los Blancos at the end of the season.
#1 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)
The best young talent of the 2018 World Cup and a rising star, Kylian Mbappe is living the dream. He is only 20 years old and has already won several trophies, including the World Cup, as he continues to grow into a world-class star.
He is already unstoppable at such a young age and can only become better.
The Real Madrid fans and management will be hoping that Mbappe soon realises that it will be difficult to win the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain and that he decides to leave the French giants for bigger and greater challenges.
The French giants were knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester United in dramatic fashion earlier in the week as PSG crashed out of the Round of 16 stage of the tournament for the third straight season. Hopefully, Real can pounce on this situation and take advantage and sign him to a long-term deal in the summer.
