5 players who could leave Real Madrid for Manchester United this summer 

Real Madrid has, arguably, one of the most star-studded crews in club football. From the regular starters to those patiently waiting on the benches, Real Madrid has a plethora of stars.

There is no denying that many players don't get the game time they deserve, at Real Madrid. There is a neck-to-neck battle among the teammates to ensure a spot in the starting XI. Taking this situation into consideration, there are many clubs, who're set with big money and bigger offers, to poach these stars from Real Madrid.

English football behemoths, Manchester United, are no an exception to this case. Jose Mourinho and his team wants to bring the old glory back to United. To make things go smoother, he is vying to rope in many of his former players at Real Madrid.

In this article, we will look at 5 players who could leave Real Madrid for Manchester United.

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#5 Rapheal Varane

Since Mourinho's arrival, he might have noted the fact that the team have a vulnerable defence. Let it be English football behemoths or the lower tier clubs, they can easily break United's defecse.

To solve their woes, Manchester United are all set to sign Rapheal Varane from the Los Blancos. Brining Varane in could help Jose resolve much of his defensive problems. Varane is also good at scoring from headers, as we have seen many at Real Madrid. It could indeed help United solidify their central defence, with arguably, one of the best defenders at his age.

According to Mirror, United have forwarded a £50million offer for the French defender. Varane has been doing well for Real Madrid and has been getting enough time to feature, but the deal is not impossible when Real Madrid are willing.

#4 Luka Modric

Modric has been the main man in the Madrid midfield.

As stated earlier, defence is Mourinho's major problem, but their midfield too, is not much different from that. Despite having many star midfielders, they have not really been able to command every game they play.

Many of their players, whom Mourinho thought would command their ship, have been failing to impress the Portuguese. Apparently, he's impressed with Modric's performances, who has been doing great in the Real Madrid midfield.

According to Marca, Real Madrid have given priority to replace this ageing midfielder with a more young, talented one. Bringing him in would help Mourinho finally find a creative player to partner Paul Pogba, who has been below-par.

With Mourinho in dire need of a midfielder to control the game from the middle of the park, it seems like Modric could be on his way to the Old Trafford.

#3 Asensio

Asensio

Spanish youngster Asensio has been among the key players of Zidane's squad. The young midfielder has been doing his part brilliantly for Real Madrid, linking well with Marcelo and assisting Cristiano in attack.

His performances have invited interest from many English Premier League clubs, Manchester United and Chelsea in particular. However, according to Diariogol, Jose Mourinho wants Asensio there at Old-Trafford this summer and has offered him minutes and the role of a star.

Undoubtedly, Asensio is not a regular in the star-studded Real Madrid starting XI. He deserves more time and a move to United would benefit both parties. Both Pogba and Mata are not performing to the level expected. So, to bring Asensio in, they may have to sacrifice either of the two.

Asensio's incluion would prove lethal as he's brilliant at scoring from long-range.

#2 Toni Kroos

Toni Kroos

According to Metro , Manchester United are trying to secure Toni Kroos' signature for the upcoming two seasons. The German midfielder has been vital for Real Madrid, orchestrating their play from the middle of the park.

Manchester United are struggling this season. Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez are not performing to the levels expected of them, Manchester needs a player to rejuvenate their midfield and Mourinho is looking at the German midfielder for that.

Also, Micheal Carrick will retire at the end of this season and to fill the void, Mourinho urgently requires a man who can bring everything he wants in the midfield. Also, his arrival would force them to sell some of their midfielders.

If Kroos signs for Manchester, what they get will be a player who is creative and who's got the ability to feed the attackers with deadly passes. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are set for a squad overhaul this summer and they, undoubtedly, will want funds to poach better players.

At the moment, selling Kroos and bringing better players, will be on Real Madrid's mind.

#1 Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale has been among Jose Mourinho's long-time targets. The Welshman who joined Real Madrid had been struggling due to injuries. Since his arrival to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur, he's never been able to come out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow.

However, according to Mirror, Bale will leave Real Madrid this summer, if Zidane remains at the helm. This is a golden opportunity for Manchester United. If Manchester United could sign Bale this summer, it would become the biggest deal of the upcoming transfer window. However, Alexis Sanchez who had a disappointing season at Manchester after arriving from Arsenal, will be forced to find a new base if Bale does arrive.

Bale's arrival could inject some much-needed energy into the squad, and thus, will help the team relaunch their trade on Europe's biggest stage. Real Madrid, who are targetting Neymar, Salah, Harry Kane and many others, will be ready to sell this man to the giants of English Football.

However, as latest reports suggested, Bale will be ready to move, if he's paid the same salary as at Real Madrid.