Real Madrid Eyes Potential Striker Signing in January

Real Madrid’s need for reinforcements up top has become evident, especially after the departure of Karim Benzema to Al-Ittihad at the end of the previous season. The acquisition of Joselu on a season-long loan from Espanyol has provided some support, but he may not be the sole solution to the team’s goalscoring needs.

Joselu is a capable striker, but there are doubts about his ability to bear the full goalscoring burden of Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti even altered the team’s system during the summer, shifting to a 4-4-2 formation that deployed Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo as a striking pair. However, this plan was disrupted when Vinicius Jr suffered an injury, leaving Real Madrid with limited options up top.

In light of this situation, Real Madrid is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Mehdi Taremi from FC Porto in January, as reported by Defensa Central via The Hard Tackle. Taremi, although 31 years old, has been in exceptional form recently, scoring 31 goals for FC Porto across all competitions last season.

While it remains uncertain whether FC Porto would be open to allowing Taremi to leave on loan mid-season, the striker could be a valuable short-term option for Real Madrid if they decide to pursue this transfer. The club’s search for a solution to their attacking woes continues, and Taremi may emerge as a potential candidate.