Real Madrid's summer will be defined by who arrives. Karim Benzema's surprise exit to the Saudi Pro League has turned their transfer plans upside down. Los Blancos suddenly need a striker, and potentially at least one more attacking player.
Meanwhile, their midfield ranks could use some reinforcement, something already sorted by the near-complete addition of Jude Bellingham. But in order to facilitate all of that, Madrid need to slash some salary elsewhere. Players such as Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni and Dani Ceballos now find themselves facing uncertain futures, with a potential sale or refusal to renew on the cards.
But Madrid cannot simply strip their squad bare in order to accommodate for the big names. Indeed, Los Blancos will have to be meticulous with their decisions.
GOAL takes a look at who should be renewed, who should be sold, and who might stay...
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