Real Madrid Transfers: Five defenders to target who are entering their prime

2. Inter Milan CB Milan Skriniar

The player ending on the runner-up position on this list is a player I have earlier talked about during Inter’s bankruptcy updates. Inter’s Milan Skriniar in my opinion is one of the most authoritative defenders. He reminds me a lot of former captain, Sergio Ramos with his strong play in the air and exceptional leadership skills. He is someone who loves scoring with his head and already has two goals in the Serie A this season, per WhoScored.

He could be the perfect partner for Eder Militao and David Alaba to play rotationally and guarantee quality options for Carlo Ancelotti. He is another of the modern center-backs who would perfectly fit into the tag of ‘ball-playing’ abilities. He does a great job with his accurately placed long balls. He is averaging 3 per game in the Champions League this season, per FBref.

Skriniar has top-tier experience both at the club and international levels. He had a brilliant Euro campaign that featured a goal and an average match rating of 7.11 per WhoScored. And, is continuing the same form in the World Cup qualifiers where he has two goals and an assist by his name. At the club level, he obviously is a league winner and overall makes for a great candidate to strengthen Real’s central defense which looks weary at the moment.