5 players who have been linked with January moves to Real Madrid

#3 - Victor Osimhen

SSC Napoli v Legia Warszawa: Group C - UEFA Europa League

Karim Benzema is in top form for Real Madrid, while Luka Jovic has also been chipping in when needed. Kylian Mbappe is reportedly just months away from arriving at the club, but Real Madrid are still keen on adding more strikers.

As per Defensa Central [via The Hard Tackle], Victor Osimhen is a target for January as Carlo Ancelotti wants to bolster his attack.

The Spanish publication claims Madrid see Osimhen as an alternative to Erling Haaland. The Norwegian is set to cost a lot because of his agent fees and signing on bonus over the release clause.

Osimhen has been doing well for Napoli this season and is reportedly valued at €80 million by the Serie A side.

Osimhen will not be heading to the AFCON in January after he was left out of the Nigerian squad. He is currently out with COVID and thus any move is likely to happen towards the end of the window.

#2 - Matheus Nascimento

Real Madrid have an eye for young talent and the 'gamble' they took with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo proves they are risks worth taking. As per a report, Matheus Nascimento is the latest on Madrid's radar and the 17-year-old striker could be heading to the Bernabeu in January.

The striker is nicknamed 'Little Cavani' and is reportedly valued at just £4.5 million. Real Madrid might have to wait a while before registering him, as specific rules will make them wait until the player turns 18.

Nascimento's contract at Botafogo is set to expire in 2023 and has attracted interest from a few clubs in Europe. Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk are said to be the one leading the race right now for the young striker.

#1 - Denzel Dumfries

FC Internazionale v Torino FC - Serie A

Denzel Dumfries joined Inter Milan in the summer to replace Achraf Hakimi but has already been linked with a move away from San Siro. As per Sport, Real Madrid are looking to bring the Dutchman to the Bernabeu as cover for Dani Carvajal.

Los Blancos are keen on signing a backup to their star right-back this winter and see the Inter star as the ideal fit for Carlo Ancelotti's system.

Inter Milan's financial situation has stabilized, and the Serie A side might not have to sell their top players in order to buy. They were forced to sell Achraf Hakimi in the summer before Romelu Lukaku decided to leave for Chelsea later in the window.