REAL MADRID'S already star-studded lineup could take on a new look next season.
The 13-time Champions League champions have a hectic summer of incomings and outgoings ahead of them.
What kind of start may Real Madrid make next season?
Five current players regarded to be deadwood, including former Chelsea star Eden Hazard, are said to be eager to leave the club.
This would free up funding to help a number of new stars relocate.
One of them is Kylian Mbappe, who is largely anticipated to join Real Madrid after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.
Carlo Ancelotti's starting lineup would immediately include him on the left wing, moving Vinicius Jr to the right. Real Madrid are also interested in a blockbuster summer transfer for Erling Haaland, who is expected to fetch £64 million.
Despite scoring a hat-trick in the Champions League last-16, Karim Benzema would be relegated to the bench.
Dayot Upamecano of Bayern Munchen has also been linked with a move to Los Blancos.
With his arrival, David Alaba would be moved to left-back, where he would partner Eder Militao.
Thibaut Courtois will start in goal again next season, with experienced Dani Carvajal in the right back position.
However, with Luka Modric, 36, nearing the end of his career, there could be changes in midfield.
Signing in the summer Eduardo Camavinga, who is slightly younger than Toni Kroos and Casemiro, is waiting in the wings to replace the Croatian.
In the absence of Upamecano, Antonio Rudiger might line up alongside Militao at the back.
A possible Real Madrid starting XI for the coming season
Rudiger's Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season, and he has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
In other news, Madrid could lose Haaland to Manchester City, allowing Benzema to keep his starting spot.
Ferland Mendy is also highly regarded and might start at left back, with Alaba shifting to defensive midfield.
And it's possible that Kroos, not Modric, will be fired, despite the Croatian's masterful performance against PSG earlier this month in the Champions League.
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