José Mourinho Wants New Striker at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's new manager, José Mourinho, is reportedly keen on signing a true target man striker, according to today's edition of Spanish newspaper "AS." The Portuguese tactician desires a physically imposing forward who can dominate aerial duels and hold up play, effectively preventing opponents from sustaining pressure and allowing teammates to push forward.

This is a role that Joselu performed exceptionally well for a period during Carlo Ancelotti's tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu. Club president Florentino Pérez is aware of "The Special One's" wishes, and this was reportedly the reason behind the public €150 million offer made to Atlético Madrid for Julián Álvarez, which was subsequently rejected.

Mourinho aims to have more tactical options in Real Madrid's attack for the upcoming season. He also believes Kylian Mbappé can excel on the left flank, creating additional threats for the opposition. A similar view is held for Endrick, though the Portuguese manager doesn't envision him as a regular starter. While young Gonzalo García is an option, the former Chelsea and Inter boss prefers a more experienced target man. Currently, Real's sporting management is exploring various options for reinforcements in this area, with no final decision yet made on how to proceed. "Los Blancos" have already secured the signings of Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool, Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, and Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.