Real Madrid identify surprise talent if Mbappe move fails

Real Madrid are testing the waters and cutting their onions ahead of next summer, and this time, they reportedly aren’t ready to put all those onions in the Mbappe basket.

According to reports, the La Liga club are taking heed from their previous battle with Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain in handling the upcoming summer transfer business.

To that effect, they have identified numerous targets to go after should a similar scenario of the 2021/22 season rear its head, and a surprise name has been included to that list.

Real Madrid has reportedly identified Victor Osimhen as a potential transfer alternative to Kylian Mbappe, according to Football Transfers. Senior board members at the Spanish club are said to believe that Osimhen’s playing style is better suited to Real Madrid, sparking speculation about a potential move for the Nigerian forward.

Osimhen, currently plying his trade with Napoli, recently inked a new contract that includes a release clause of €130 million. This development has caught the attention of top European clubs, with both Chelsea and Arsenal reportedly monitoring the 25-year-old striker.

The unexpected interest from Real Madrid has added a new dimension to Osimhen’s future, and it remains to be seen how the transfer saga will unfold.

While Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the talented forward, a potential offer from Real Madrid could sway Osimhen’s decision, leading him to consider a move to Spain in the upcoming season.