Real Madrid are reportedly considering a surprise move in Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi in the upcoming January transfer window. The 30-year-old Argentinian has caught the attention of the Spanish giants with his impressive performances in the Champions League this season. Despite being third in the group stage, Icardi has been in excellent form and has scored 18 goals.
Real Madrid are looking for reinforcements in attack, with Vinicius Junior, in particular, missing through injury, disrupting the partnership between Rodrygo and Vinicius. Although Joseroux has already contributed nine goals, he has faced criticism and Real Madrid are looking to bring in a player who can compete with him for a starting spot. Icardi rose to prominence at Inter Milan but then couldn't maintain his form at PSG.
He reinvigorated himself after joining Galatasaray, scoring 40 goals in 52 games, including five in the Champions League. If Real Madrid succeed in signing Icardi, it will mark an important return for him in Spanish football, having left Spain for Italy 13 years ago. The move will not only bolster Real Madrid's attacking options, but will also make headlines as Icardi joins their arch-rivals Barcelona while he grew up in the youth system at La Masia.