The France legend is back as the club's head coach and could look at these names as targets to help cure the ailing squad
After a dismal season that saw Real Madrid come up empty in the Champions League, Copa del Rey and, most likely, La Liga, the club needed a change.
The first part of that overhaul began on Monday when they hired back Zinedine Zidane, replacing Santiago Solari, as the coach returns to the position after stepping down last summer.
But it's unlikely Zidane by himself will be enough to take the club back to the heights they are accustomed to, and a busy trasfer window for Madrid can be expected.
Among the top priorities will certainly be finally replacing Cristiano Ronaldo, whose impact in big moments has been sorely missed by the club this year.
So who could Madrid target this summer? Goal put together a list of 10 names who might be the answer for Zidane's rebuilt Real squad.
GettyNeymar | Paris Saint-Germain
The Brazil star has long been rumoured for a return to La Liga, either with Real Madrid or rivals Barcelona. As the former club has failed to replace the production and star power of Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane could look to his ex-Clasico rival to step in and deliver on both next season.
Neymar recently discussed the possibilities of a move to the Bernabeu, saying he was uncertain of the future but happy in Paris. Could the club's shock elimination at the hands of Manchester United swayed him against staying?
AdvertisementGetty ImagesEden Hazard | Chelsea
The Chelsea star has spoken of his fondness toward Real Madrid and is believed to be hopeful for a move. It seems likely an even more appealing option now that Zidane is back at the helm.
But will Hazard be allowed to leave this summer? Chelsea will have a transfer ban in place which could prompt them to hold onto their star attacker for dear life. With Hazard's contract expiring at the end of next season, it could prove tricky for the club to navigate and prepare for Madrid to pounce as they did for his former Blues team-mate Thibaut Courtois.
Getty ImagesMarcus Rashford | Manchester United
Rashford reportedly drew interest from Real Madrid this winter, who could be ready to make a move for the young star this summer.
However, the forward appears to be enjoying life far more under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer than he was under Jose Mourinho, as he has been allowed to feature as the No.9 – and Manchester United are not likely to let him go without a fight.
That said, could something involving Gareth Bale, who has never been a Zidane favourite, going the other way be enough to tempt the Red Devils?
Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain
As perhaps the brightest young star in the world, Mbappe is no stranger to Real Madrid links. And with 24 goals in 21 Ligue 1 games, four in the Champions League and of course, winning the World Cup this past summer, don't expect those rumours to go anywhere soon.
Reports have suggested Mbappe isn't in a rush to leave the French capital or his homeland, but could the draw of a France legend in Zidane tempt the star man to the Bernabeu?