5 players who can replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid

#1 Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala is tipped to be a future Ballon d'Or winner

Although not a classical number 9, Paulo Dybala is quite clearly one of the best forwards in world football at the moment. Still only 23, the Argentine ace has long been linked with a move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona, with both clubs extremely interested in securing his services.

Should Dybala come in, Ronaldo could well be moved to the centre and form a potent and devastating partnership with the young Argentine. While Benzema's link up play and partnership have been his best assets at Real Madrid, Dybala will undoubtedly be an upgrade on the Frenchman.

Capable of winning matches almost singlehandedly, the 23-year-old Argentine is touted to be a future Ballon d'Or winner and Florentino Perez will also be desperate to get the better of Barcelona and complete this marquee signing as soon as possible.

A front three of Dybala, Ronaldo and Bale/Asensio will definitely strike terror into the heart of opposition defences.