Top 5 transfer targets Real Madrid should pursue in the near future
As Real Madrid stand 4th on the La Liga table, trailing table toppers and arch-rivals Barcelona by 8 points, the pressure is undoubtedly mounting on the players.
To state a few, Cristiano Ronaldo has been deeply criticized for his goal drought in the league, as he has scored just 2 goals in 10 appearances. People have already gone to the extent of blaming him for Real's fiasco.
Critics view that he takes unnecessary shots and wastes precious build ups. Some have even become soothsayers in declaring that Ronaldo is losing his touch and his end is nearing.
Sadly, they forget to notice that he has performed fairly well in the UEFA Champions League, bagging 8 goals and an assist in 5 games. Overall, in 15 games, he has 10 goals and 3 assists under his name.
This figure clearly shows that he has not lost it, he just needs some more support. He is already 32 and it is only to an extent even a legend such as he can bear on his shoulders. In a couple of years, Real Madrid will have to play without him and they'll need strong replacements to fill the huge void.
Selling seasoned stars such as Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez have not helped the team in anyway. Keeping the long run in mind, who are the superstars Real should pursue over the next few years to fill the shoes of Ronaldo and bring back the lost glory of the Galacticos era?
#5 Florian Thauvin (Marseille)
Playing under Rudi Garcia, Florian Thauvin has shown his versatility playing in various positions. In his preferred position of right attacking midfield, he has 7 goals and 4 assists in 15 appearances.
He is a player who likes to play the ball into the air, distributing long balls. He likes to dribble and cut inside the box from the wings. His passes are accurate and create a lot of chances for others to score. The only substantial weakness, is his inability to contribute to the defence.
He is still a budding player at the young age of 24. However, he has proved that he has a lot to offer and with a little bit of grooming and strong mentorship, he can evolve into a world-class player. For now, he will most likely be a valuable boost to the bench strength of Real Madrid.