Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
Another similar player to Ronaldo is currently plying his trade at the other end of Madrid, with Antoine Griezmann starring for Real’s rivals Atletico.
The France international has been linked as a target for Zidane by Diario Gol, and looks in many ways the ideal kind of marauding winger-forward to fill that Ronaldo void.
Griezmann has been prolific in a highly defensive Diego Simeone side, and would surely only score more if playing in Zidane’s more expansive Los Blancos outfit.
ESPN suggest, however, that Real would likely face competition from Manchester United for Griezmann next summer.
Kylian Mbappe (PSG)
Surprise reports have emerged that Real Madrid still believe they could sign PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, despite him only just joining the French giants this season.
AS mention the 18-year-old as one of the attacking players on Real’s radar next summer, and he looks in many ways to be the heir to the likes of Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who have been the stars of their generation.
Mbappe burst onto the scene with 26 goals in all competitions for Monaco last season, earning him his big move to PSG, who have signed him on an initial loan with a view to a permanent deal, according to BBC Sport.
Still, Real are used to getting what they want and a player of Mbappe’s pace, skill and goal threat could be ideal to set them up to cope without Ronaldo for many years to come.