With Rafael Benitez set to take over as manager of Real Madrid, here’s a look at ten players he could be targeting in this summer’s transfer market, including some familiar names from the Premier League…
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1) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
With some doubts over Karim Benzema’s future at Real Madrid, it could be that Benitez will look to bring in one of the club’s long-term targets, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguer, who would be an ideal replacement up front.
2) David de Gea (Manchester United)
Long linked with a move to the Bernabeu, David de Gea is sure to be on the club’s list this summer after a superb season with Manchester United.
3) Paul Pogba (Juventus)
One of the most in-demand players in world football right now, Juventus starlet Paul Pogba is inevitably being linked with Real Madrid and could be a great signing for Benitez.
4) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
In a raid on his old club Liverpool, Rafa could also join the running to sign Reds contract rebel Raheem Sterling, who is another youngster with a big future who’d fit in well in Madrid.
5) Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal)
Linked today with a move to Real as part of any Arsenal deal involving Karim Benzema, Laurent Koscielny could be a useful signing for the Spanish giants to help them tighten up at the back.
6) Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
One of the best attacking midfielders in the world, Marco Reus could be on his way out of Borussia Dortmund this summer and would certainly fit the bill as a Galactico signing.
7) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
One of the finest centre-backs in the world, Mats Hummels has been linked with Madrid in the past and is the kind of player they have to target to return to their glory days.
8) Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli)
A big player for Benitez at Napoli, could the Spaniard try to re-sign Gonzalo Higuain for Real Madrid this summer if Benzema is shown the door?
9) Ricardo Rodriguez (Wolfsburg)
A top class left-back also linked with Manchester United, Real could look to bring in an upgrade on Marcelo in that role and sign Wolfsburg’s Ricardo Rodriguez.
10) Jose Luis Gaya (Valencia)
Another promising talent in defence, Valencia left-back and Arsenal target Jose Luis Gaya could be another fine buy for Benitez at the Bernabeu.
