Mauro Icardi (foto: uradna spletna stran kluba)
In a surprising turn of events, Real Madrid is reportedly in discussions to sign former Barcelona academy player and current Galatasaray striker, Mauro Icardi.
This development comes as Real Madrid's forward options have become limited due to Vinicius Junior's hamstring injury, which will keep him sidelined until at least January.
With Vinicius Junior's injury, Carlo Ancelotti's attacking options at Real Madrid have been reduced to just Rodrygo and Joselu Mato. Despite earlier reports suggesting that Real Madrid did not intend to sign another attacker in January, the club seems to be reconsidering its stance. Elio Letterio Pino, Icardi's agent, has claimed (via Diario AS) that discussions are ongoing with Real Madrid for a potential deal.
Mauro Icardi, a former La Masia star, was at the Barcelona academy from 2008 to 2011 before making his mark in European football. Currently playing for Galatasaray, Icardi has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, and recent developments indicate that negotiations for his transfer in January are progressing.