Real Madrid eye Harry Kane to replace Karim Benzema

Real Madrid has identified Harry Kane as the top choice to replace Karim Benzema. However, the club is aware that signing the Tottenham forward will pose significant challenges.
While Kane possesses the desired profile to play for Real Madrid and has been in excellent form, there are concerns regarding his age, transfer fee, and Tottenham’s reluctance to part with their star player. Real Madrid is also exploring other potential candidates for the position, considering the complexities involved in acquiring Kane.
Madrid had initially intended to secure the services of a backup forward, like Espanyol’s Joselu, to serve as an alternative to Benzema. They planned to delay making a major investment in the forward position until the following summer.
While sources within the club have been hesitant to openly discuss their interest in signing Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe, it is acknowledged that there were plans in place to pursue one of these talented players in 2024. This timeframe aligned with the anticipated conclusion of Benzema’s tenure at Madrid. Following Karim Benzema’s surprising decision to leave Madrid this month and accept an offer from Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, the club is compelled to revise their plans to ensure they have a quality attacking lineup for the upcoming season.
Madrid is nearing the completion of Joselu’s signing to replace Mariano, but they now need to seek a top-choice number 9 who can effectively fill the void left by Benzema. Despite his inconsistent campaign, Benzema managed to score 31 goals in all competitions. The challenge the club faces is that there are limited options available in the market that meet their requirements. Both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have decided to stay at their respective clubs, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, for at least another season.
However, there are uncertainties within the club regarding the potential signing of Harry Kane from the Premier League.
Kane is approaching his 30th birthday, and Real Madrid’s recent transfer strategy has been focused on acquiring young and promising talents like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni.
The club is aware that securing Kane’s services would likely come with a hefty price tag of around €100 million. Such a significant expenditure would have a substantial impact on the budget planned for this summer, which already includes substantial investments in players like Jude Bellingham, as well as reinforcements in several other positions.