Real Madrid are planning some important moves this summer, regardless of how the season ends.
Los Blancos are still in the title race and well on their way to reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League, but the overall narrative is that it has been a disappointing season. One of the main reasons, according to many observers, has been an unbalanced squad.
It's no secret that Madrid are looking to sign a midfielder and a defender this summer, and according to reports from Cadena SER, the club are planning to bring in at least six new players.
This means two reinforcements in each of the team's main pillars. This number also includes the return of Endrick Felipe from his loan to Olympique Lyon, as well as the activation of the €9 million buy-back option for Nico Paz from Como 1907.
One name that has been frequently linked with a transfer to the Santiago Bernabéu over the years is Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
His agent, Rafaela Pimenta, this week denied that he had held talks with FC Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font. However, Real Madrid have reportedly always received positive responses whenever they have contacted the Norwegian striker's camp.
The future of City manager Pep Guardiola could also be crucial. Real Madrid chiefs believe they can persuade Haaland to leave City if Guardiola decides to leave the club - a scenario that reportedly remains a possibility this summer.
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