Real Madrid finds themselves in a state of uncertainty and urgency due to Karim Benzema expressing his intention to depart from the club this summer.
The La Liga giants are now eager to secure the acquisition of another marquee player without delay.
Having dedicated 14 seasons to Real Madrid, Benzema has established himself as the second-highest goal-scorer in the history of the club, trailing only behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
His illustrious tenure has included triumphs such as five Champions League titles and four La Liga crowns.
According to Madrid Universal, Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez is determined to replace Benzema with either Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe or Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
The move to sign either of the superstar strikers will be made in 2024 and not during the summer transfer window as has been widely speculated.
Perez is keen on still bringing in marquee names to the Santiago Bernabeu as he maintains the best players around the world should be playing for Real Madrid.
Mbappe to join Real Madrid?
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone believes city rivals, Real Madrid thrive at signing the best players and has backed Mbappe to join Los Blancos, Goal reports.
The French star has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish giants this summer despite still having two years left on his current deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe snubbed a move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2022, but reports suggest he is once again considering joining Real Madrid after PSG failed in Europe this term.
Mbappe wins Ligue 1 award
Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Mbappe being Player of the Season in Ligue 1 for the fourth time in a row on Sunday night.
The 24-year-old has scored 28 goals in the league this term and is on course to finish as top scorer for the fifth season running.
The Frenchman was crowned ahead of teammate Messi, Loïs Openda and Séko Fofana of Lens, and Lille striker Jonathan David.