The backup plan Real Madrid has if the arrival of Kylian Mbappé fails

There has been much speculation about the moves Real Madrid will make in the upcoming summer transfer window to reinforce their attack following Karim Benzema's unexpected departure to Saudi Arabia. The Merengues are left without a focal point in the front line and are in search of a star striker to fill that void.

Several names have emerged in the rumors, such as Harry Kane from Tottenham, Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus, and Victor Osimhen from Napoli, as possible targets for Real Madrid. However, ever since Kylian Mbappé announced that he will not renew his contract with PSG beyond 2024, all of the Spanish club's attention has shifted to the young Frenchman.

According to recent reports, Real Madrid has no plans to sign another striker this summer and will wait for Mbappé, either this year or next, when he becomes a free agent. However, a new report from Romain Molina suggests that the club will indeed seek to sign another center forward if Mbappé does not join Real Madrid in this summer transfer window.

Given the influence Benzema had on the team, it is understandable that Real Madrid cannot solely rely on Joselu to fill the void left by the French striker. Although youngsters like Iker Bravo and Álvaro Rodríguez could be options, they lack the necessary experience at the highest level.

The ideal candidate

Therefore, it makes sense for Florentino Pérez and his management team to look for a new striker this summer, whether it's Mbappé or someone else. While concerns have been raised about Harry Kane's age and price, he is considered to be the ideal candidate to replace Benzema at the club.