HARRY KANE is reportedly one of TWO strikers on Real Madrid’s shortlist as they seek to secure a temporary replacement for Karim Benzema.
The European champions’ long-term plan is to secure Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
However, they are aware neither of them are set to become available until at least 2024.
As a result, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are looking for someone to lead the line in the meantime.
According to AS, Spurs talisman Kane, 29, is a leading candidate to assume that role.
Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, 23, who has scored 20 goals in 49 games for the Italian giants, is the other man being considered by Los Blancos.
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There is also the possibility of 18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez being thrown into the side when he joins the squad in the summer.
But Kane, who is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 271 goals 425 games, would provide Real Madrid with a proven threat in front of goal.
And he could be available at the end of the season as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his Spurs deal.
However, any move for Kane – who is also attracting interest from Manchester United – would reportedly have to coincide with Real refusing to extend Benzema’s deal.
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The Frenchman, 35, who joined Real in 2009, is out of contract in 2024.
He bagged 44 goals in 46 games last season, helping them win LaLiga and the Champions League – before he scooped the Ballon d’Or.
And while he has not maintained the same ratio of goals this term, he has still netted 19 times in 29 games.
During his 14-year stint in the Spanish capital, he has racked up 342 goals in 634 games.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
