Kylian Mbappe: Pundit discusses possible transfers for PSG star
Real Madrid had a quiet transfer window this summer because they were heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic but they are considering rectifying that next year with moves for Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool targets.
Zidane needs to make a call on whether to replace them at the end of the season with an influx of younger talent.
Spanish publication AS has explained who Los Blancos may move for and it would not be a good situation for some of the Premier League's top clubs.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is expecting to be backed next summer (Image: GETTY)
To fix Real's ageing defence, Zidane is considering a move for RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered the 21-year-old before the window slammed shut yesterday and he may return when Upamecano's release clause can be activated in nine months.
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Finally, Zidane knows time is ticking to find a replacement for Benzema.
Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland is one option but Real prefer Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe.
Dayot Upamecano is wanted by Man Utd and Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Liverpool have been linked with the 21-year-old throughout the past few windows but any approach will likely be countered by Real.
The French World Cup winner has entered the final two years of his contract so PSG may be forced to sell next year or they risk losing him for free.
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