Real Madrid’s stance on signing a new striker this summer – report | OneFootball

Jose Mourinho’s arrival has really accelerated transfer plans at Real Madrid, with Los Blancos moving at a rate of knots to wrap up new signings.

Madrid have already announced three signings: Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Marc Cucurella. They also have a deal wrapped up for Bernardo Silva.

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Real Madrid signing a new striker this summer.

According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, signing a striker is not currently at the top of Madrid’s list, but it has also not been ruled out.

Madrid have attacking depth already

Real Madrid’s squad is filled with attacking options. They have the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Gonzalo Garcia as strikers, while Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz and Franco Mastantuono are also part of the squad.

Real Madrid have no shortage of quality in the attack. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

That does not mean Madrid are perfectly covered in every scenario. It simply means the club do not appear desperate, especially considering the contract uncertainty of Vinicius Jr.

With so many options spread across the squad, Madrid have to be careful before adding another forward who may not have a clear role.

That said, Madrid’s attack right now is not built around a classic No. 9, and if Mourinho wants a profile like that, they may have to dip into the market.

No need to force the market

Madrid should be careful and not get sucked into the trap of buying for the sake of it.

A striker signing only makes sense if the player brings something the squad clearly lacks, such as penalty-box presence, aerial strength, hold-up play or reliable depth without demanding a guaranteed starting role.

Real Madrid are not ruling out a new striker. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

That is not an easy overlap to find. Elite strikers will want regular game time, whereas a slightly less proven profile might not be able to handle the pressure of playing for Madrid.

The club must always chase improvement, but not every market gap deserves a big transfer. Sometimes, all it means is that they have to trust Gonzalo Garcia more.

A flexible stance makes sense

Keeping the door open is still wise. Injuries, departures or unexpected market chances can change priorities quickly, especially during a long summer window.

For now, this seems to be a very sensible, flexible stance to take. The club are not ignoring the striker position, but they are not prioritising it either.

If a market opportunity appears, Madrid must take a good look at it, but it remains to be seen how things play out on this front in the coming weeks.