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It's hardly news anymore that Real Madrid have gone down massive changes since accomplishing their Champions League three-peat on 26 May when they triumphed over Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool to draw the curtain over their substandard season, ending on a high note.
Zinedine Zidane has bidden adieu to Los Blancos, Julen Lopetegui has taken up the managerial position, the sensational transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus has materialised, and Álvaro Odriozola has been signed for £27m.
As such, the Spanish giants are in dire need of reinforcements particularly after the void created by the Portuguese megastar - Cristiano Ronaldo. High time for Florentino Pérez to step up to the plate!
On the other hand, the World Cup has also come to an end with France clinching their second title post the 1998 triumph.
With the transfer market in full swing, it's the ideal time for Real Madrid to pull off some much-needed signings in order to further bolster their star-studded squad for the coming 2018/19 season.
On that note, let us take a look at Los Blancos' top five transfer targets.
#5 Rodrigo
As per reports, Rodrigo has found a place on Julen Lopetegui's radar on the back of his exceptional performances in La Liga last season. The former Spain manager recognizes the potential move of Karim Benzema to Italian club Napoli, and believes Rodrigo could be the perfect replacement for the French striker.
In the 2017-18 season, the Valencia star notched up 19 goals and engineered 7 assists in 44 appearances. Needless to say, Lopetegui has faith in Rodrigo as evidenced by the inclusion of the 27 year old in Spain's 23-man final squad for World Cup 2018.
If the transfer takes place, Rodrigo will once again ply his trade at Santiago Bernabeu having already played for Los Blancos after passing through the Celta Vigo ranks.
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#4 Harry Kane
Honestly, England were not expected to go far in World Cup 2018, but courtesy of their gritty youthful skipper - Harry Kane - the team made their way to the semi-finals of the all-important tournament, surpassing the famous 'Golden Generation'.
Harry Kane has remained a hot property in the ongoing transfer window with bids being made for the Englishman even before he boarded the plane for Russia. In the recently-concluded World Cup, the Tottenham striker won the Golden Boot thanks to his six goals in the competition.
The 24-year-old would be an excellent addition to Real Madrid's star-spangled attacking unit, which is why the club is reportedly ready to go all out for him. According to Express, the 13-time Champions League winners are willing to offer £132 million and Gareth Bale in an attempt to lure Kane to Santiago Bernabeu.
#3 Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois has long been linked with a potential move to Real Madrid and as things stand, it appears only to be a matter of time before the newsworthy announcement is made.
Presently, the Chelsea shot-stopper is in his last year of contract and is reluctant to renew with the English club.
Courtois has revealed that his children still live in the Spanish capital following his time at Real's rivals Atletico a few years ago, and has communicated his desire to spend more time with them, making a switch to Real Madrid the ultimate decision.
His World Cup showings have also cemented his place as one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in the transfer window as the 26-year-old bagged the Golden Glove by virtue of his sterling performances between the sticks for Belgium.
Consequently, Real Madrid are in intense pursuit of the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper.
#2 Kylian Mbappé
Real Madrid's president - Florentino Pérez - possesses a penchant for signing World Cup standouts as manifested by the acquisitions of Mesut Özil in 2010 and James Rodríguez in 2014. With Mbappe's signing, the Spanish tycoon could pull off a hat trick.
Mbappe has merchandised himself as the most exciting prospect owing to his splendid back-to-back performances in the World Cup. The PSG forward was an instrumental figure in France's road to World Cup glory, netting 4 goals in 7 outings.
The Frenchman was especially awe-inspiring in the Round of 16 match against Argentina, where he produced an absolute belter of a performance to send Les Bleus straight into the quarter-finals.
It goes without saying that the French starlet has caught the eye of Florentino Pérez who is already working out a bid for the 19-year-old.
#1 Eden Hazard
At the moment, Eden Hazard looks to be the best possible solution for filling the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo. The Belgian superstar enjoyed a fantastic World Cup campaign as he led The Red Devils to semi-finals, registering 3 goals and a further 2 assists in the process.
Los Blancos were in close pursuit of the 27-year-old even before the commencement of the World Cup, and the momentous departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has only gone on to escalate that pursuit. As a result, Chelsea are having a hard time to hold on to their star player.
The former Lille player himself has also hinted at a potential exit from the Blues with some of his recent statements.
“After six wonderful years at Chelsea, it might be time to discover something different. I can decide if I want to stay or go, but Chelsea will make the final decision. If they let me out, you already know my favorite destination,” said Hazard, who has been on the record many times saying that Real Madrid is his favorite club.
Hence, this is a deal that seems certain to happen.
