Actual Madrid are ready to step up their pursuit of Tottenham striker Harry Kane after confirming the departure of Karim Benzema, 90min understands.
Benzema had been anticipated to announce his exit from Actual on Saturday throughout a press convention however saved his playing cards near his chest and was later understood to have determined to remain in Madrid for at the very least one other season.
Nevertheless, the Frenchman returned to his authentic determination and Actual confirmed on Sunday the veteran striker would depart this summer season after 14 years on the Santiago Bernabeu.
As 90min reported earlier this month, Kane has been recognized as Carlo Ancelotti’s most well-liked alternative for the departing Frenchman and sources have confirmed plans are being put in place to attempt to lure Kane over to Madrid.
Kane sits atop a shortlist which incorporates a variety of attainable targets, together with Chelsea’s Kai Havertz, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Espanyol’s Joselu, and Actual officers are eager to power their method to the entrance of the queue for his signature.
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Kane has only one 12 months left on his contract at Tottenham and is the topic of curiosity from each Manchester United and Bayern Munich, however Actual’s urgent want for a brand new striker has seen them enter the race.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy doesn’t wish to promote Kane however would favor to do enterprise with an abroad membership if his hand is compelled, which may give Actual the sting.
Nevertheless, convincing Kane to depart England, the place he sits simply 47 objectives behind Alan Shearer within the Premier League’s all-time scoring charts, isn’t anticipated to be a straightforward job for Actual or another abroad suitor.
Actual Madrid are ready to reshuffle their ahead line this summer season after confirming the departures of Benzema, Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz and Eden Hazard on free transfers, leaving them gentle on choices for subsequent season.
Because it stands, solely Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and 18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez are contracted to Actual subsequent 12 months with regards to forwards, forcing Los Blancos into motion this summer season.
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