Real Madrid will need to bring in a striker next summer. Karim Benzema is 35 years of age and has had plenty of problems staying fit in recent times. On the other hand, Mariano Diaz has barely featured this season and is expected to leave when his contract runs out some months later. Thus, Los Blancos definitely could do with an option or two more up top.
The club seem to have some pretty high profile targets for next summer though, whether it be Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund or Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig. It will take huge fees to sign players of that calibre though, meaning that they might not have a large part of the transfer budget left for signing a striker.
Benzema is expected to remain the main striker at Real Madrid next season as well. But the club need to bring in some cover for him, and someone like Marcus Thuram could be perfect for that role.
The French striker has been shining for Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga this season. On top of that, his current deal runs out next summer, meaning he looks set to be available as a free agent.
Real Madrid should sign in-form Bundesliga striker for free next summer
According to stats from Transfermarkt, Thuram has scored 13 goals and provided 4 assists in 20 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach this season.
He played his part in France’s run to the World Cup final as well, providing a couple of assists, including the one for Kylian Mbappe’s volley against Argentina that brought them level.
Thus, signing a player of Thuram’s quality as a free agent would be a very smart move on the part of Real Madrid. He is just 25 years of age as well, meaning he could play his part at the club for the foreseeable future or be moved on for a decent transfer fee if things don’t work out.