Real Madrid aren’t really giving us anything on the signing players side of things, are they? We know they’ve taken a step back as of now and are trying to focus on sales at the moment, which they’ve done by selling Luka Jovic, albeit for free. They’ve also recognised the three players they hope can follow Jovic in leaving, but that’s not happened yet.
But, this squad, it’s not perfect. There is certainly room for improvement, as there always is, but if they want to challenge for all the titles that are available to them, they would need to make some signings, at the very least.
Here are three such players that can sign for Real Madrid before the season starts. I may not agree with all of them, but they remain options for the club to consider.
LB Fran Garcia
This is actually something that might happen, although the possibility of happening decreases every day. We’re seeing fewer and fewer rumors about Fran Garcia joining Real Madrid. Doesn’t have to be like that, though.
First of all, I think that Mendy is too good defensively to be benched, and David Alaba has been too good as a CB to shift back to left-back.
Militao will get more chances in the future, and I think a defensive line of Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy should be the line to go for. And if that happens, that would mean Real Madrid would require a back-up left-back. That’s where Fran Garcia comes in. I’m not saying Militao should be benched, I think there will be a lot of rotation among these three centre-backs, but I just want Alaba to keep playing as a centre-half. He’s so good there.
If that doesn’t happen, then Garcia is not needed. I really think Real should go for him. He’s available at a low price because of the clause in his contract, and it would be really good to see him play in some games, so that Mendy gets his rest. Fran Garcia is actually a very nice two-way full-back. He makes mistakes sometimes, but he’s a good option to have on the bench.
RW Serge Gnabry
This is the player I want Real Madrid to sign the most this season.
I know I’ve talked about Serge Gnabry at length recently, I’ve mentioned him in so many articles, it actually might get annoying to you all at one point, but I don’t care. I love Gnabry. I’m going to keep trying to will Gnabry to Real Madrid. It needs to happen.
There are only two players at Real Madrid that scored more goals than Gnabry, and the German would be lining up alongside those two if he is signed. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. would benefit so much from Gnabry if he is signed.
Unlike Marco Asensio, his presence on the pitch will actually be felt in every single game. He’s so explosive, he gives his all in every game, and wants to make an impact every time he steps on the pitch. I miss that in some players on this roster.
It’s not like Gnabry would play every single time. I think Rodrygo and the German would keep being rotated, and it would be good, friendly competition for both players.
Anyway, Real Madrid, PUSH FOR GNABRY! He’s good! He’s scored 15 goals or more in most of his seasons in the Bundesliga, and that number will only go up with more playing time. It’ll be fun.
ST Cristiano Ronaldo
The unlikeliest of all options.
Now, as I mentioned at the start of the article, I may not agree with all the choices in this article, but it doesn’t mean there is absolutely no possibility of this happening.
Think about it, though, one last dance, Ronaldo at Real Madrid with prime Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. Who says no?
It’s me. I say no.
Ronaldo has formally asked Manchester United to let him leave this summer, because he does not feel there is a lot of ambition at the club. He’s in his final couple of years as a top-level footballer, and he needs one last move to be able to compete for trophies.
Real Madrid need a third scorer, and Ronaldo, at the very least, provides you with goals. Besides, there aren’t a lot of suitors for Ronaldo at the moment. He probably won’t go back to Italy this soon, PSG or Bayern won’t sign him. Chelsea might, but who knows at this point?
Real Madrid will probably not go for him, because Perez doesn’t really want him at the club now, but you’d be lying if you said there isn’t the slightest opportunity that the club actually considers this as an option for one season.
But, it shouldn’t happen, not right now. The ship has sailed. It’s much better for the club to pass on this opportunity. Gnabry would be a much better choice, both from a sporting and financial sense.
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I really think that all these transfers are unlikely, judging by how passive Real Madrid have been of late, but players would only join if there are more sales, and if Asensio and Ceballos leave, Real could genuinely consider signing a Gnabry or a Fran Garcia. Maybe not Ronaldo, though.