5 potential replacements for Karim Benzema at Real Madrid

#4 Mauro Icardi (Argentina, Inter Milan)

Icardi has been more prolific this season than ever

Mauro Icardi has developed into one of the most coveted strikers in European top leagues since leaving Barcelona as a youngster. The Argentine failed to make the grade at Nou Camp and was shipped to Sampdoria in 2011 on an initial loan deal which was made permanent by the Italian club after impressing them on the six-month loan spell.

Icardi joined Inter Milan in 2013 where he has fully developed into a world-class striker scoring 96 goals across four seasons for the Italian giants. The Argentine was even elevated to be the club captain in an attempt to persuade him to stay at San Siro for more years.

There are some media reports that Icardi clashed with Luciano Spelletti making a summer move away from San Siro more likely if the Italian manager stays in-charge at Inter Milan until next season.

Icardi is a proven striker with immense talent that can make step up to replace Karim Benzema. The Argentine has been in top form for Inter Milan this season scoring 18 goals in 22 league appearances as the Nerazzurri are pushing for Champions League qualification