Real Madrid's List of Possible Talent Headed to the Bernabéu
MADRID, SPAIN- Real Madrid has had the best of the best wear its colors. Players of "galactic" proportion have transformed the team into one of the, if not the most powerful club in the world. Season after season, superstars have found a spot in the Bernabéu locker room.
Florentino Perez is in his second stint with as President of Real Madrid, and he is continuing his Galácticos squad assembly. After regaining his title in June 2009 he purchased Kaka from Milan and Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United. Then in 2010 he bagged Coach of the Year, Jose Mourinho.
Transfer rumors have been flying around the Spanish giants as there is various speculations of exits and purchases lingering with the tag of Florentino Perez.
Here are some players who have been linked in talks about coming to Madrid.
Javier "Chicarito" Hernandez
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Real Madrid was already impressed with Chicharito before Manchester United snagged him from Chivas. After a fairly impressive 2010 World Cup, Javier Hernandez has continued to show good form at Manchester United with nine goals in eighteen appearances.
It has been said that Jose Mourinho is ready to swoop Chicharito from Old Trafford as he has had a cameo role off the bench, behind the talents of Wayne Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov. The Special One is looking for young fresh talent to build a hoped era of success around.
Talks of Benzema leaving have heated in recent weeks although nothing is concrete. Adebayor may become a permanent fixture if his worth continues to be proven. Chicharito has a lot of potential but still has a lot to prove to become a premier striker in La Liga. The 22-year-old Mexican striker would fit well with Mourinho's system.
Gareth Bale & Luca Modric
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Late last month, speculations arose that Real Madrid were set to offer £100 million for the Tottenham duo. The 21-year-old lefty Gareth Bale is a lightning bolt up the side-line and can potentially become one of the best players in the world, alongside 25-year-old Croatian Luka Modric striker can add speed, precision, and excellence to Los Blancos.
Gareth Bale stock is on the rise as his play of late has held Tottenham to good results. His international rise to fame can be tripled with a club like Madrid and the Bernabeu can suit him well.
Modric is a goal scorer who drops back for possession, added with his flair could become a secret potion for Mourinho. He has played well alongside Bale and they could add an element of chemistry if both acquired.
Although a long shot, their names have rang around the realms of Madrid, and even the acquisition of one of these players would be pivotal.
Sergio Aguero
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The 22-year-old Argentinian striker from across town opponents Atletico has also expressed interest of becoming a part of Los Merengues. Private radio station Cadena Ser has stated that Real Madrid will pay the buyout clause of €45m for Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero from rivals Atletico Madrid.
Aguero has proved fairly successful in his La Liga career to date since arriving at the Vicente Calderon, with over 60 league goals in just over four seasons. His speed and hard-work will make him a key player if he joins Los Blancos. Joining fellow Argentina compatriot Gonzalo Higuain can also be a boost for the club.
On a side note, Diego Maradona, father-in-law of Aguero, has stated that the youngster will sign for Real Madrid at some point in his career; will it be this summer?
Cesc Fabregas
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Although many people rule out a move for the Spaniard to Madrid, Florentino Perez is a proven business man that can get a deal done. The 23-year-old midfielder is expected to be exiting Arsenal this season, whether it'd be to Barcelona or Real-may the best deal be taken.
His leadership and talent has been showcased in London for quite sometime and as La Liga's giants surge to may a candidacy for the best league in the world you can't help but expect Cesc to be appealed to return to Spain.
£50 million seems to be what Madrid is ready to drop for Fabregas; is it enough to make him a Galactico?
Fernando Llorente
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Llorente seems to be the the favorite to come to the Bernabeu, a long time target of Florentino Perez. His World Cup performance and La Liga season seemed to have catapulted his worth for Los Blancos.
Real Madrid would be willing to offer €40 million for the contract of Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente, but only if they get their wanted price for current out-of-favour forward Karim Benzema.
Llorente already has 12 league goals this season, which leaves him in fourth place fewer than only Ronaldo and Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and David Villa.
Bonus* Maicon
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After a fallout in the deal last summer and heated relationship between Sergio Ramos and Mourinho, the right back has been linked to rejoin his former coach in Madrid to manage the right side of the defense.
