Real Madrid news: Star players who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo
Mon, February 5, 2018Who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid?
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Who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid?
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Speculation is ramping up about a potential blockbuster move away from the Bernabeu for Ronaldo in the next transfer window.
He was reportedly eager to turn his back on the Spanish giants last summer after being accused of tax evasion by the authorities.
Ronaldo indicated he was willing to return to England in the middle of his court case but he remained with Real Madrid.
However, the 33-year-old has struggled in front of goal this season, hitting the back of the net just eight times in 17 appearances.
A massive shake up is expected at the Bernabeu ahead of the next campaign and revamping the attack is high on president Florentino Perez’s priority list.
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According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Perez has identified three potential arrivals - Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, Chelsea ace Eden Hazard and Paulo Dybala of Juventus.
But their ability to fit the team’s formation will dictate which player is targeted.
Strengthening the right wing is the priority so Salah and Dybala have emerged as Perez’s preferred options.
But the potential departure of Ronaldo would lead Real Madrid to look for a new left winger.
Don Balon claim that would suddenly make Hazard the top target for Perez.
Reports in Spain this morning suggest Hazard’s representatives have been in touch with Real Madrid to press his claims for a summer move.
Ronaldo is under contract at the Bernabeu until 2021.
He will be 36 years of age by the time his deal expires.