Which player is an alternative to Kylian Mbappe if Real Madrid misses out on the French star’s transfer?
Real Madrid fans have yearned for Kylian Mbappe ever since he broke out as 18-year-old scoring goals for fun in Ligue 1 and the Champions League in the 2016/17 season. Even more so since their former talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo said goodbye to the Bernabeu two years ago. The French forward can match the superstar status that Ronaldo had and help with the sheer number of goals the Portuguese star brought to the field.
Madrid higher-ups almost made the transfer happen three years ago. Unfortunately, Mbappe’s camp wanted guaranteed playtime, and a salary demand Real Madrid was not ready to pay at the time. Three years later, and the Merengues are still hoping to make that move happen. The French World Cup winner is Los Merengues’ top transfer target.
However, we have little idea of how the pandemic is going to change the transfer market, and how the economic aspect of the clubs may change the way they do business this year. Moreover, there is a chance that Mbappe renews his contract with Paris Saint-Germain making Real Madrid’s hope of signing him even more unlikely.
Forward Karim Benzema is the only player to hit double figures in goalscoring this season for the Royal Whites, and they need a player like the Mbappe who will score goals, create chances, and dominate the game. If Real Madrid is unable to make the Frenchman that player, then who else? Here are three alternatives Florentino Perez and Co. can try to sign instead.