Four Real Madrid players could sign to replace Karim Benzema, including Premier League trio

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faces a daunting replacement job if Karim Benzema accepts a mega-money offer from Saudi Arabia this summer. The Frenchman flatly ruled out an exit when faced with speculation this week, and while recent reports indicate he could still stay at the club, an heir to the aging star's throne will have to be sought sooner or later. will come as a blow, but there are plenty of other talented options on the market, and Express Sport brings you four in particular who could be drafted from the Bernabeu...

Harry Kane

There aren't many in world football with the talent to fill a void left by a player of Benzema's caliber, but Kane continues to score at a remarkably consistent rate for Tottenham and England. The 29-year-old has never won a trophy at club or international level, and a move to the Spanish capital would surely put an end to that.

Kane has just one year left on his contract with Spurs, and club chairman Daniel Levy is said to have died against his sale to a Premier League rival. Real could therefore have a clear advantage if the striker is determined to leave this summer, with Manchester United potentially powerless to react.

Roberto Firmino

While it might take around one offer to move Kane away from north London, there would be no such exorbitant fee involved in a deal for Firmino, who has already bid farewell to his Liverpool teammates before his contract . expiration.

Like Benzema, the Brazilian has the technical skill to dive deep and play his teammates. His run of 111 goals in 362 appearances for the Reds is modest by comparison, but Firmino still has what it takes to thrive in the Spanish capital.

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The Chelsea star stepped into a conversation when Ancelotti spoke to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez last month. The Blues shelled out hugely to sign Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, and while his move wasn't a disaster, fans were left largely disappointed.

With 32 goals in 139 games, including just nine in all competitions this season, Havertz would need to significantly improve his game to fill Benzema's boots at Madrid. But the German international is only 23 and he could take his game to a new level under Ancelotti.

Lautaro Martinez

Nearing the end of his fifth full season at Inter Milan, Martinez may feel this summer is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Especially if he receives a call from Real, which has always proved difficult for the best players to refuse.

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