Mauro Icardi’s agent confirms transfer talks over move to Champions League giants just four months after last move

MAURO ICARDI could be on his way to Real Madrid in January despite only joining Galatasaray this summer.

The Argentine striker joined Glatasaray on a permanent deal in July after impressing while on loan with the Turkish outfit last season.

And after netting an outstanding 15 goals in 20 appearances already this term he has been linked with a move away.

Reports have suggested that Real Madrid are keen on the 30-year-old as Carlo Ancelotti looks for more depth in attack.

Los Blancos have been hit with a number of injuries that currently sees them with only two fit strikers in Rodrygo and Joselu.

And Icardi’s agent, Elio Letterio Pino, has now revealed that he has been talking with representatives from the club about the possibility of a move.

Speaking to Spanish outlet Diario AS, he said: “I’m in Madrid. Real Madrid have not made an offer for Icardi.

“They haven’t made an official offer yet, but we are speaking with club officials.”

A deal would likely happen in January in order to plug injury gaps as soon as possible for the La Liga outfit.

But according to reports Icardi isn’t the only striker being monitored by Real Madrid for a potential new arrival.

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According to Sport, the European giants are also considering a move for Chelsea flop Timo Werner.

Werner has fallen out of favour at RB Leipzig this season and it is suggested that they are willing to listen to offers for the 27-year-old.