While bitter rivals Barcelona have fell into financial worries, Real Madrid have been clever spenders lately and could hit the upcoming transfer window strong.As January fast approaches, change is very much afoot at Santiago Bernabeu. It seems like only a matter of time before a huge shake-up within Carlo Ancelotti’s ranks takes place.A saga that has been going on for a while now is the potential arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Madrid have been doing everything they can to lure the Frenchman in and it looks like their wish will see the light of day – at the end of the season, the young superstar should make the switch to Spain as a free agent.Mbappe never hid his desire to one day join the Royal club and his wish will most probably come true.Early double from Benzema enough for Los Blancos to triumph at San MamesThe 23-year-old would form the focal point of attack at the Bernabeu for the long-term future and become the first name on the team sheet. Together with Real Madrid’s best player at the moment and his countryman – Karim Benzema – Mbappe should represent one of the most dangerous duos in world football.And imagine, right behind them or a bit more to center of the pitch – another Frenchman, another big name – Paul Pogba.All the rumours and speculations suggest that his time at Manchester United is over. And for his agent Mino Raiola this means only one thing – another big deal is on the horizon.If PSG does not jump in and snatch the tall creative midfielder, we could be seeing a grand French connection in the capital of Spain.The 2018 World Cup winner is expected to fit right in with Luka Modric, Casemiro and Toni Kroos. Pogba will be a free agent at the end of the campaign and his potential arrival will mean a lot off the pitch also. Eduardo Camavinga, who came from Rennes last summer, is seen as the second coming of Pogba. There is a lot for the younger Frenchman to learn from his older colleague if Pogba joins him at Santiago Bernabeu.Parisian embarrassment in Brittany! PSG salvage a late, late point against relegation-threatened LorientFurther back, at the position of the centre back – Real Madrid find themselves most deficitary. And that is why the focus of the scouting sector is on the defenders and the club sees Antonio Rudiger, Pau Torres and Joe Gomez.When it comes to the German footballer, he has turned his career in Chelsea completely around. He was considered offloading under Frank Lampard at Chelsea however at the moment, Rudiger is seen as one of the best defenders in the world of football.Sun, 02/01, 16.00: (7.00) GETAFE (4.00) REAL MADRID (1.57)After sanctioning the departures of both Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane in the summer, Rudiger could be handed a very lucrative deal at the Bernabeu, with Madrid set to save multiple millions by not having to pay a transfer fee.Spaniard Pau Torres could make a much shorter move, from Villareal to the coutry’s capital. The imposing centre half is regarded as one of the best in Spain – simbolism is even bigger when taken in consideration that Torres replaced Ramos in the national team.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Torres’ priority is Champions League football and that is why last season the Spaniard turned down the chance to move to Tottenham, despite Villarreal’s willingness to accept a lucrative offer.Last but not least, not a name you would think of straight away when you list Real Madrid’s transfer targets – Liverpool’s Joe Gomez.As reported by Sportsmail, Real Madrid have acknowledged the fact that Gomez has slipped down the pecking order and is now finding game-time hard to come by on Merseyside.The 24-year old Liverpool man is returning to full fitness after a series of injuries. He has been linked with a move to Aston Villa, yet Madrid could offer the youngster an enticing deal at the end of the season.
