Real Madrid want to sign Mauro Icardi from Galatasaray

Real Madrid are interested in signing Mauro Icardi from Galatasaray in the January transfer window, according to TMW. The report in the Italian news outlet has noted that Madrid are on the hunt for an attacking player due to the injury to Vinicius Junior, and Icardi is a player Los Blancos are looking for.

Icardi spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Galatasaray from Paris Saint-Germain and made the move permanent thereafter. The 30-year-old Argentina international striker has made 11 starts and one substitute appearance in the Turkish Super Lig so far this season, scoring 10 goals and providing two assists in the process.

Real Madrid are second in the La Liga table at the moment with 32 points from 13 matches, two points behind leaders Girona. Meanwhile, Galatasaray currently find themselves second in the Turkish Super Lig with 31 points from 12 matches, level on points with leaders Fenerbahce.