Real Madrid prioritise finding Modric's replacement

The club have already started their search

Posted Sunday, March 18, 2018 by Marca.com

Although the headlines are constantly dominated by Neymar's potential transfer to Real Madrid, the priorities of the Spanish giants have changed, putting a major emphasis on finding a player with a similar profile to midfield ace Luka Modric.

Neymar's possible arrival serves more to the desire of Madrid wanting to create a Galactico style side rather than an option that can be actually made into reality.

Paris Saint-Germain will not their star player leave without a fight, meaning the transfer could become very complicated.

For that reason, Los Blancos have begun to shift their priorities on fighting for real signings such as Modric's replacement.

For Madrid and especially for club president Florentino Perez, Modric is considered as the perfect example of what a midfielder should be, and the club will be hoping to find something similar in the market.

The Spanish side's sporting directors are working on finding a substitute for the midfielder, who has played a key role across the last five years at Madrid.

Moreover, they point to the Croatian international as being a vital aspect of many of Real Madrid's successes, as the creative playmaker brings out the character of Zinedine Zidane's team.

If it were up to the club, they would clone the former Tottenham Hotspurs player, fully aware that Modric does not have much time left at the highest level.

However, Los Blancos believe he still has a couple years left to play in the Madrid kit, but before that time comes, they want to find his replacement as soon as possible.

Modric's presence has become crucial for Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. and, despite a tough first year, the Croatian has managed to become the reference point that every team dreams of having.

When he is not on the field, it is very apparent, as Real Madrid look lost and lack creativity.

Therefore, for these reasons, the Spanish club have turned their priorities to finding Modric's replacement rather than exerting energy on Neymar's possible record-breaking deal.