In order to cover Karim Benzema during the 2023–2024 season, a three-man shortlist has reportedly been compiled by Real Madrid.According to Defensa Central (via Fichajes.net), Real Madrid have placed a high priority on signing a center forward this summer who can step in for Benzema.
Madrid accept that Endrick, who will go along with them in the mid year of 2024, will take the mallet from Benzema. As a result, they will not be spending a lot of money this summer signing a striker.Benzema’s backup options include Brazil’s superstar Richarlison and Argentine forward Paulo Dybala, who won the FIFA World Cup in 2022. The third name on the shortlist is Marcus Thuram.
With only two goals in 27 games across all competitions, Richarlison has yet to establish himself at Tottenham Hotspur. The former Everton player is thought to be looking for a new challenge, and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is a fan of the versatile player.
Despite only playing 17 minutes for Argentina at the Qatar World Cup, Dybala’s contract with AS Roma includes an €12 million exit clause that will be activated this summer. Dybala has yet to respond to Roma’s rumor that the club wants to keep the 29-year-old.
Finally, there is Thuram, who is said to be the ideal replacement for Benzema. The 25-year-old from Borussia Monchengladbach, who will become a free agent in June, wants to play for a big team and has time on his side. He has been talked about moving to Barcelona, but the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules might make it hard for them to do so.
This season, Benzema has missed 10 games in La Liga due to various injuries and illnesses. With very little rest, the 35-year-old has started every other game in the division.
Jofre Mateu asserts that Real Madrid midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric can still deliver:
Jofre Mateu, a former Barcelona player, has refuted claims that Real Madrid no longer needs players like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. Mateu contended that the midfield maestros had brought home two La Liga championships and a Bosses Association since the conversation began three years back.
Three years ago, in Madrid, this discussion about players getting older began. They have won two league titles and the Champions League since then. It’s that they’re going through a change. Modric and Kroos can’t play the entire an hour and a half
Yet, both are put resources into the game and have demonstrated the way that they can play. Due to their experience, I believe Real Madrid is prepared.
Modric, 37, has played 39 games for Madrid this season, scoring multiple times and giving six helps. In addition, Kroos, 33, has appeared in 39 games, netting two goals and providing six assists.When Madrid plays Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final first leg on April 12, the midfielders, whose contracts expire in June 2023, are anticipated to start.