3 dream replacements for Karim Benzema at Real Madrid

Karim Benzema is one the best strikers in the world, and has also been a key figure at Real Madrid ever since he signed for the club from Lyon in 2009.

The Frenchmen has scored 131 goals in 285 games for Los Blancos, and is currently the fifth highest non-Spanish goal scorer in the history of the club. He has won 3 Liga titles with the club, and also has helped Madrid to lift 4 Champions League trophies.

However, he is a 30-year-old now, and is clearly on a decline. Real Madrid cannot afford to depend on him for long, and need a new striker to replace him.

Right on this note, here is a list of three strikers who can potentially replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid.

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#1 Harry Kane

Harry Kane was linked with Real Madrid in the last summer transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate, Harry Kane, is one of the most prolific goal-scorers in the world, and he would be a perfect long-term replacement for Karim Benzema.

The London born striker won the Premier League Golden Shoe in two of the last three seasons, and was going shoulder to shoulder with Mohamed Salah for last season's Golden Boot as well, but his injury during the final stages of the league saw him fall behind the Egyptian.

The 25-year-old attacker was England's Player of the Year in 2017, and won the PFA Player of the Season award in the 2016-17 campaign. Kane also won the Player of the Month award six times, which is the joint-most of all-time alongside the Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard.

Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent weeks, but Los Blancos will need to dig deep into their pockets to lure the talented Englishman to the Bernabeu.

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#2 Ciro Immobile

Ciro Immobile is one of the most underrated strikers in the world

One of the most underrated strikers in Europe today, Ciro Immobile revived his career with Lazio after unsuccessful spells with Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla.

Immobile is a highly prolific scorer with immense talent and incredible finishing skill, making him one of the finest attackers in Europe. With his brilliant technical abilities, he would be a perfect signing for Julen Lopetegui.

The Italian international scored 41 goals last season, 29 of which came in the Serie A alone. He also showed the creative side of his game during the 2017-18 campaign, and registered 10 league assists.

Although Lazio was knocked out of the Europa League by FC Red Bull Salzburg in the quarter-finals, Immobile finished as the joint top goal scorer of the tournament with 8 goals.

The 28 year old started strong this year as well, and has already bagged 5 league goals in just 8 Serie A games.

#3 Mauro Icardi

Mauro Icardi is among the best strikers in Serie A

There are not many strikers in Serie A that can claim to be at the same level as that of the Argentine superstar, Mauro Icardi. He joined Inter Milan from Sampdoria in 2013, and has scored 103 goals in 165 games for the Nerazzurri in Serie. He won the Serie A Golden Boot for the 2014-15 and 2017-18 seasons, and was also part of the Serie A Team of the Season in 2014-15.

The 25-year-old is a true penalty box poacher who is lethal in front of goal. He might not be the quickest of strikers, but he uses his strength brilliantly to bully defenders. Icardi is an accomplished set-piece taker, and does not shy away from taking responsibility during crucial stages.

Mauro Icardi was linked with a move to Real Madrid in the last summer transfer window, and we can expect him to be surrounded with speculations again in January if Real Madrid continue to struggle in front of goal.