Real Madrid Transfers: 3 long-term replacements for Carlos Casemiro

2. AC Milan CDM Sandro Tonali

Next on the list, is another 21 year old who has started his season on a flying high with two goals and an assist in the Serie A so far. AC Milan’s Sandro Tonali is surely topping the list of scouts who are in search of a great defensive midfielder who comes in handy with attacking plays.

Graduating through the ranks of an impressive Italian Academy at Brescia Calcio, Tonali spent a season on loan with AC Milan before impressing the Rossoneri enough to make it a permanent move in the summer until 2026. He surely has a lot many years on his contract but the appeal of a club like Real Madrid is what youngsters thrive for.

Tonali has an impressive skill set, much like Kamara, he too is a great passer of the ball. He particularly loves to send crosses in and relies a lot on long balls. His average in this season of Seria A has been 1.8 crosses and 2.9 long balls per game according to WhoScored. He definitely loves contributing to attacks.

On the defensive end of things, he is more likely to favor tackles to win possession back, something he’s really good at. Another of his key strengths is taking direct free kicks. Although the candidates to take freekick in Real Madrid are in plenty, Tonali could also make a case for himself.

On the European stage, he hasn’t been so lucky this season but in his one start and two very limited appearances, he has tried things out with 1.3 long balls on an average. Overall, he could be a great candidate to replace Casemiro in the long run. The only thing edging him over Kamara is his handiness in the attack which is something of a must-have when you’re talking of a possible transfer to Real Madrid.