Real Madrid Confidencial Gyokeres and a World Cup champion, the two '9s' Xabi requests if Rodrygo and Brahim leave
Lautaro and Gyökeres are the forwards that the Donostian coach likes to have as a pure number 9 next season
Real Madrid is already planning the next season. If Rodrygo and Brahim finally leave, the club has its priority clear: signing a pure '9'.
Xabi Alonso wants to strengthen the attack with two top-level forwards. The chosen ones: Lautaro Martínez and Viktor Gyökeres.
Lautaro is the favorite of the Basque coach. World champion with Argentina, he is the offensive reference for Inter.
His performance in Serie A and the Champions League has been outstanding. Goals, leadership, and character.
He has a contract until 2029, and Inter will not let him leave easily. There is no release clause, so the negotiation will be complex. The Italian club is asking for around 95 million euros.
Gyökeres, the goal scorer who is sweeping through Portugal
But Lautaro is not Xabi's only request. The other name that is very popular in Valdebebas is Viktor Gyökeres.
The Swede from Sporting Lisbon has had a spectacular season. He has scored 52 goals in all competitions. In the Portuguese league, he has 38 goals and is the top scorer by far.
Sporting and the player have had an agreement since before the season started. If a great offer came in the summer, they would allow his departure.
The clause is high, but the agreement foresees a transfer for about 60 or 70 million euros. Only the big clubs can pay that amount. And Real Madrid is well-positioned.
Xabi Alonso wants more goals for his Madrid
The club doesn't want to fall short in attack. If Rodrygo and Brahim leave the team, firepower will be needed up front.
Lautaro and Gyökeres fit perfectly. One is more technical and experienced on big stages. The other, pure power, finishing, and hunger for goals.
Xabi Alonso has already given the green light to both operations. He believes the team needs more presence in the area. With Mbappé and Vinicius on the wings, a classic '9' would make the difference.
Gyökeres is a more accessible option, although also highly desired. Lautaro, on the other hand, will require tough negotiation with Inter. But if Madrid manages to cash in with departures, they will go all out.
Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez are already working on it. The market is approaching, and Madrid is on the move. The forward line could change radically if the conditions are met.
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