Real Madrid look to strengthen their squad in January

Real MadridÂ’s coach Bernd Schuster has realised the fact they are short of a few key players.

It has been rumoured that they may be looking towards Zenit St PetersburgÂ’s attacker Andrei Arshavin to bolster their midfield and attacking options.

He may be the perfect replacement for the injured Wesley Sneijder and Brazilian Robinho who was sold to Manchester City just before the transfer window closed at the beginning of the month.

Real Madrid spent the off season honing in on Manchester UnitedÂ’s Cristiano Ronaldo, a move that never materialised.