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The 2018 FIFA World Cup is done and dusted, and deservedly France emerged victorious over all the other 31 teams who took part. The grand festival that took place in Russia truly was a memorable one. Many even believe it to be the best edition of the tournament of all time. And one would find it difficult to disagree to it.
However, it is now time to get back to the normal football season. The transfer market is still open and there are many teams who need to do some serious business before the start of the season. One of those teams is the UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid.
After the end of the season, it was revealed that Zinedine Zidane has left his role as manager of the club, which emerged as a shock to the Real Madrid faithful. A week ago the fans were given further heartbreaking news that Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed for a move to Juventus.
It's time for Florentino Perez to get some business done and let the fans know that it's just Zidane and Ronaldo that left and not the whole Real Madrid team.
Adding to that, Los Blancos have the habit of signing the most hyped World Cup players after the World Cup. James Rodriguez, Mesut Ozil, Fabio Cannavaro and the Brazilian Ronaldo are all examples for that.
Here are four top World Cup performances who could be signed by the La Liga side:
#4 Harry Kane
With six goals to his name, England skipper Harry Kane was given the Golden Boot for being the highest scorer in the World Cup. Although the Tottenham Hotspur player failed to find the back of the net in his last three matches of the tournament, he still had a good campaign.
Real Madrid's current striker Karim Benzema has turned 30. He has started showing signs of not being able to remain as the number nine of a team like this. Benzema has also been the subject of some heavy criticism from his own set of fans recently and it won't be a bad idea to replace the French player now.
And if the Spanish giants decide to turn to a new centre-forward, Harry Kane is definitely the man for the job. One could suggest Robert Lewandowski's name, but it has to be noted that the Polish star turns 30 this year and it is not a good idea to sign him when you think about long-term plans.
The England star is 24-years-old and is slowly moving towards the peak of his career. A move to a side like Real Madrid at this point would definitely be a great move for both parties.
#3 Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper to replace their current number one, Keylor Navas, and one player who has been heavily linked with the Blancos is Belgium's Thibaut Courtois. The Chelsea player won the Golden Glove award given to the best goalkeeper of the tournament and was a crucial figure in his nation's semi-final run in the tournament.
There have been some doubts over his quality recently, but Courtois' World Cup performance made it clear once again that he is one of the best players between the sticks at the moment.
Manchester United's David de Gea has been a long-term target for Real Madrid, but that move just doesn't look like happening and it is better for Florentino Perez to look somewhere else. Considering that, Courtois is a great option for the European Champions.
#2 Eden Hazard
Bagging three goals and two assists, Eden Hazard was one of the best performers at this year's World Cup. The competition between the Chelsea star and Luka Modric for the Golden Ball was really tight. Had Croatia not reached the finals, Hazard might have won the prestigious award. There was no question in him being awarded the Silver Ball after Modric won the Golden Ball.
Real Madrid have just lost Ronaldo, their star man who operates from the left wing. That is one helluva pair of boots to fill and the Spanish side should choose one capable of that. Hazard definitely comes under that category.
The Chelsea winger has been one of the best players in the English Premier League for some time now and there is no doubt that he will flourish if he is to move to Spain with Real Madrid. But can he fill the void left by the great CR7? That is the question we need the answer for.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
19 years old and has got the world under his feet. Kylian Mbappe, who is just at the beginning of his career, is already one of the most exciting players to watch in the world. With four goals to his name, the Paris Saint-Germain player was named as the Young Player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
Mbappe, at the age of 19, has already won the Ligue 1 title twice and also the World Cup. It is almost certain that he will add many more to the collection throughout his career and is destined to be one of the best players of his generation. And it won't be too much of a bold statement to say that the teenager is going to dominate the Ballon d'Or scene soon.
Mbappe was signed of loan by PSG last summer, but they are all set to make the move permanent this year. The youngster also said after the World Cup final yesterday that he is staying at PSG.
However, this doesn't completely rule out a Real Madrid move for Mbappe and it's still on the cards. If it does go through, it is almost guaranteed that Neymar won't be the most expensive player anymore.
Which of these players do you think Real Madrid should sign? Tell us in the comments below!
