Even though the LOS BLANCOS are sitting atop of LA Liga with a 1 point lead over the 2nd placed Barcelona with a game in hand, the reigning European Champions have strengthened their squad with 2 early deals in the winter transfer window.
Even though the Norwegian Martin Odegaard can be described as a future potential for the club, the signing of Brazilian defensive midfielder Lucas Silva underlines their policy of acquiring youngsters.
Thus, with Iker Casillas nearing the end of his Real Madrid career and MLS possibly his next destination after a 16 year reign at the Spanish Capital, here are 3 goal-keepers Real Madrid could sign as his replacement: –
David De Gea
Being a successor of Casillas in the Spanish National team after the horrendous World Cup performances by the Real Madrid goal-keeper, De Gea has been linked with Real Madrid time and again in the past 6 months after his rise to the limelight in a Manchester United shirt. And with his contract ending in 2016’ summer, Real Madrid could well get him at the end of this season to solve their goal-keeping woes for long.
Real Madrid may well have to pay Manchester United a fortune if they want to land David De Gea at Santiago Bernabeau in 2015
The Spaniard has kept 7 clean-sheets so far and is a major reason of the challenge that Manchester United is posing for a top 4 spot this season.
And with his agent Jorge Mendes claiming earlier this month that things change every 5 minutes, the Spaniard could well leave the 20 time Premier League Champions to join his forces with the current European Champions Real Madrid.
Hugo Lloris
Sitting at 6th in the Premier League table just 2 points behind their city rivals Arsenal, it would take some doing by Real Madrid if they want to land the Frenchman at the Santiago Bernabeau in January transfer window.
However, in the long-run with the aspirations shown by the French Number 1 to play in Champions League, Real Madrid could sign him in the summer if Spurs fails to qualify for the Champions League this season.
Having kept 5 clean sheets already this season behind a porous Tottenham Hotspur defense, Lloris has undergone a major transition under new manager Pochettino. Even though Spurs have conceded the most number of goals amongst any side in the top 7, Lloris manages 2 saves per goal which is more than decent for any goal-keeper.
And unlike De Gea who might cost Real Madrid a fortune for his signature, the Frenchman could be available for a fee in the region of 20-30 million pounds.
Anthony Lopes
Residing in the same league with the money bags Paris Saint Germain and FC Monaco and seeing off both, Lyon has surprised everybody beyond expectations this season. Sitting atop of the Ligue 1 table after 22 matches with a 4 point lead over the 2nd placed Marseille, the current League leaders have demonstrated their ammunition in grand fashion this season.
And holding the goal-keeper role for the French league leaders is Anthony Lopes who has managed a brilliant record so far this season. Although he wasn’t at his best form last season, the Portuguese has demonstrated his capabilities in grand fashion this season.
Having kept 10 clean sheets already this season, Lopes is the joint clean-sheet winner in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season
Even though Lopes isn’t a house hold name unlike the aforementioned duo, the goal-keeper has managed 10 clean sheets which makes him the joint highest clean-sheet winner in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season
Having played in all 22 matches for Lyon ahead of other goalkeepers, Lopes has just let 17 goals in Ligue 1 this season at a staggering rate of under 1 goal per match.
Thus, even though Lacazette is earning all the headlines for his heroic performances on the pitch, the Portuguese Lopes has been a silent warrior for the Ligue 1 outfit this season.
3 goalkeepers Real Madrid could sign as a replacement of Iker Casillas
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