5 midfielders who Real Madrid can sign in the summer

 Real Madrid look like they might win a single trophy this season and while the blame to shift to injuries, a change of managers mid-season and more, the real problem is with the playing eleven on the field. While Cristiano Ronaldo has done his part – as usual – the commitment and the dedication of his teammates has been questioned multiple times this season. Luka Modric is a gem of a midfielder but he's been doing all he can to make up for the loss of Sami Khedira and Xabi Alonso - the latter was an instrumental player when Real won La Decima. Alonso's passing range and distribution has been hugely missed by the Los Blancos. Many thought the arrival of Toni Kroos would compensate the exit of the Spaniard but in fairness, the German is yet to prove to plenty of people he can perform at a high level consistently. Further up front, Isco and James Rodriguez are tipped to quit the club this summer with Premier League giants and a roster of Europe clubs chasing the both of them. If the two of them leave, all the creative duties in midfield will be left with Modric which to any team – especially a team of Madrid's name – is almost unfair. Here's looking at five midfielders who could come into the club in the summer and really shake things up at the Santiago Bernabeu: 

#5 Ilkay Gundagon

Ilkay Gundagon has been a long-term target for Real Madrid. The German is an engine; he's the kind of box to box midfielder Real Madrid have sorely missed ever since Sami Khedira left the team. Unlike Khedira, however, Gundagon is an excellent passer of the ball constantly linking up with the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubmayeang and Marco Reus at Borussia Dortmund. 

Alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos – or Mateo Kovacic – Gundagon can take turns with the Croatian and sit when needed or go ahead and play more of a number 10 when needed. He the capabilities to do both and excellently at that. 

The biggest drawback with Gundagon would be that has the annoying habit of overindulging in food and drinks causing him to go out of shape often. Build wider than usual, Gundagon has the tendency to put on a few pounds but when checked and fit, is one of the best the world can offer.