'Marca': Real plan summer overhaul

Matt Morley 6 years ago 8.5k
Reports claim that Real are preparing to overhaul their squad this summer. RealMadrid

Reports in Spain claim that Real Madrid chiefs are planning a huge summer overhaul, with the futures of stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema all uncertain.

Spanish publication 'Marca' reports that 'Los Blancos' chief Florentino Perez is ready to sanction some serious summer spending with the club currently languishing in fourth in La Liga.

The aforementioned source claims that an attacking overhaul is on the cards, with the whole of the 'BBC' under threat as Real consider moves for Neymar, Eden Hazard and Robert Lewandowski.

The Bernabeu-based side have been linked with moves for all three players for some time but 'Marca' claims that a disappointing 2017/18 campaign on the pitch could force Real into action and push them towards pursuing deals.

Neymar has been linked with Real numerous times since his summer move to PSG, with Zindedine Zidane's side known to be huge admirers of the Brazilian's talents.

The Samba star has shone in France, but should PSG not reach the level they are aiming for among Europe's elite he could be tempted by a move.

Hazard is another name that has been consistently linked with the Spanish giants. The Belgian is known to be a huge fan of Zidane and would love the opportunity to work under the Frenchman.

However, he remains a key part of the Chelsea side and it would take some offer to convince the 'Blues' to cash in.

Finally, Lewandowski is a player that Real know plenty about, having closely followed his goalscoring exploits in both the Bundesliga and in Europe in seasons gone by, though the fact that the Pole will turn 30 this year will naturally limit the amount Real are prepared to spend on the goal machine.

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