5 strikers Real Madrid might target instead of Kylian Mbappe

#3 Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)

Williams is getting better as a striker and can be the replacement for Ronaldo

Starting off as a winger, certain pundits had already noted that the Sierra-Leonian born Spaniard would do better as a central striker.

Like so many pacy players, he was ultimately shifted into the wings and has played as a winger for a while.

Former manager, Eduardo Berizzo, was the first person to move Williams into a central striking role. New manager, Gaizka Garitano has continued that with the club reaping the benefits.

The Spanish youngster shares so many characteristics with Ronaldo; pace, intelligence, power, skill. He could with the right coaching imitate the Portuguese superstar's success in a striking role.

While it is still a work in progress, there are positive signs Williams is growing into the role. His hold-up play is improving and he uses his pace to help the team stretch opposing defences.

He would be amazing for Real Madrid and it makes sense from the perspective that he is already a known quality. Benzema and Mariano's lack of pace has slowed down the team's transitions this season.

This is something Inaki has shown to be great at and would be of great benefit for the club. As usual with Athletic Bilbao, Inaki has a buyout clause (rumoured to be €108m) that Madrid WILL have to meet.