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Real Madrid is one of the clubs that has been looking for a generational change in recent seasons. The forwards are the only problem as none of them has been able to match the level of Karim Benzema. However, in the other positions, there have been player exchanges in recent years. In fact, there are some players whose contracts end in June 2023 and could leave in January to avoid leaving for free.
Without many signings in recent years, the 'merengue' team has only renewed specific positions such as the midfield with the arrival of Tchouaméni or the defense with Rüdiger. Positions like the wings have not had as many changes with Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior as protagonists. In these positions, there are players who may no longer have space.
Marco Asensio: the Balearic winger, who turns 27 in this first month of 2023 and his contract ends in June, could leave in search of more minutes. It would be Real Madrid's last chance to profit from his sale before he leaves for free at the end of the season.
Dani Ceballos: the midfielder still doesn't know his future and, therefore, if a good offer arrives at the Bernabéu for his services, the club may consider it. In the previous season, he was part of a loan at Arsenal in England where he did have continuity.
Álvaro Odriozola: the right-back is the only player in the squad who has not had any minutes to date. His departure in this month of January in search of minutes is very likely, and there are several clubs in Italy interested in having him among their ranks.
Mariano Díaz: the Spanish-Dominican forward is the eternal candidate to leave the club in every transfer window, and this is no exception. He is in his last year of the contract, and Real Madrid could make money with his sale this January, but not in June.
Possible signings for Real Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé: In Valdebebas, they were very hurt by Mbappé's decision to renew with PSG last May. However, they are willing to forgive him since the French forward has put his name back on the transfer market. He wants to leave the Parc des Princes, and Real Madrid is one of the few clubs that can afford the million-dollar operation for 2023.
- Enzo Fernández: The Argentine midfielder was the great revelation of Argentina in the 2022 World Cup. He has the hierarchy to wear the white jersey, so Real Madrid has started to observe him more closely. According to Spanish media, the transfer of the young South American from Benfica would cost president Florentino Pérez no less than 100 million euros.
- Jude Bellingham: The young midfielder from Borussia Dortmund is another player that Real Madrid is requesting for 2023. Like Enzo Fernández, the Englishman has been a revelation in the Middle East World Cup, and the directors of the reigning Champions League champions are closely monitoring his movements. The market value of the player also exceeds 100 million euros.
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