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Real Madrid has had a rocky start to the season, to say the least. Sitting fifth currently, five points behind the league leaders Barcelona halfway through the season. Not really the start to life after the Ronaldo-era Perez was hoping for.
Having signed and then fired Julen Lopetegui after failing to inspire the side and get the senior members of the squad vested in his philosophy, Santiago Solari in now the man with the reigns. Bale and Benzema have failed to cover the forty goals Ronaldo brought to the table. Asensio is still growing and new signings Mariano and Vinicius are too young to be relied upon.
Mariano was surprisingly pushed into the big shoes of Ronaldo being given the number seven kit as soon as the club's top goalscorer walked out of the door. He hasn't really been given the opportunities to establish himself as the out and out first choice striker.
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The likes of Modric, Kroos, Varane, and Carvajal have dropped their performance standards as well. Usually very reliable and rarely out of form, the spine of the team is ageing and needs to be rejuvenated. Courtois hasn't settled in and seems very out of his depth when the team is genuinely struggling.
Surprisingly enough when Ronaldo left Perez decided against using his tried and tested method of pulling out his chequebook and buying the best player available. Instead, he decided to trust his squad, promote from within and that plan seems to be massively backfiring, it's time he goes back to his old ways.
The time may have come to scrap this new club philosophy and revert to the Galactico policy that the club identifies with. Hence here are those three galactico signings that Madrid need to make to hopefully get their season back on track.
#3 Eden Hazard
There are no two ways about it, Hazard is arguably the best player in the Premier League and the only one who is talented enough to fill the boots of the man himself, Cristiano Ronaldo.
A natural left-winger Hazard would seamlessly slot into the 4-3-3 formation that Madrid use currently. He, along with the likes of Isco and Modric could be the creative force that could see Benzema become the goal machine he used to be.
Although he isn't really one who would guarantee forty or more goals per season but, he brings a different aspect to the Madrid attack. An avid dribbler and more confident in front of goal this season, he could share the goalscoring burden with Benzema and Bale. He can easily chip in with a thirty goal contribution over the season.
The king of dribbling, Hazard has now added another layer to his game, taking close to three shots per game and more than half of them coming from inside the box meaning he isn't taking random shots but sensibly look to score from every shot.
The kind of profile of players that Perez is desperately looking for, Hazard and Madrid seem like a match made in heaven. Hazard has flirted with the idea of swapping London for Madrid and now seems like the perfect time to jump ship and make the step up in his career.
#2 Paulo Dybala
Dybala might be difficult to sign, but Madrid has to stick their neck out and try and pay whatever Juventus asks for him because he really is worth it. Comfortable playing as a winger or as a number 10 behind the striker, he is someone who can score, assist and essentially do it all.
Dybala would add some much-needed firepower to a currently toothless Madrid attack. Last season he contributed to over thirty goals in all competitions, more than either of Bale and Benzema did. A wide array of passing skill could see him link up well with the likes of Kroos and Modric. Dybala is also a set piece specialist and adds a different threat to the opposition's goal.
Dybala seems frustrated in Turin over the lack of game time. It is no surprise given the abundance of forward options including Ronaldo, Mandzukic, Douglas Costa, Cuadrado and Bernardeschi. Having played only over 800 minutes this season, Madrid does have a realistic chance of signing the mercurial Argentine from the Old Lady.
He is going through a bit of a rough patch in front of goals but that could be due the inconsistent game time he is receiving at the moment. Since the arrival of Ronaldo, he seems to constantly be overshadowed by him. He is no longer the club's penalty taker and as he reaches his peak, he needs to be given more responsibilities to make him the player he has the potential to become.
It will definitely take a colossal bid to get him, but if he comes Madrid has a world-class, versatile striker on their books who could give the club a good ten year period of a consistent goal threat.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe is a future Ballon d'Or winner, there are no two ways about it. He is definitely on the path to becoming a true great of the game. Explosive pace, strength, finishing and maturity beyond his tender age, he'd be the ideal signing for Real Madrid.
Mbappe had a spectacular 2018, establishing himself as one of the best players in the world. He became the only teenager after Pele to score in the World Cup final. As a matter of fact, he finished above Messi in the Ballon d'Or ranking this year. He's been so good that he has become the main man at PSG, even overshadowing the most expensive player, Neymar.
The only issue is that people still doubt if he'll cut it at a higher level. The French league is for sure a level below the Spanish, English or even the Italian leagues. A move to Real Madrid might be the move that would push him into superstardom. Kylian Mbappe possibly taking the legendary number 7 kit at Real Madrid is something that would break the internet.
Mbappe is currently the top scorer in the top five leagues with 12 goals in just 8 starts this season, chipping with 3 more assists. A move to Real Madrid would be ideal as he seems to be of the right temperament, handling all the fame with utmost class and panache.
He brings goals, assists and star power, everything Madrid is lacking at the moment. It would take a lot of money to force PSG's hand but the Los Blancos have been known to be really persuasive and usually get whomever they fancy.
