In a crucial meeting held on Thursday, Real Madrid‘s top brass, including President Florentino Pérez, CEO José Ángel Sánchez, and head coach Carlo Ancelotti, convened to discuss the club’s plans for the upcoming summer transfer window. Marca reports that the meeting centered around outlining Real Madrid’s priorities for strengthening the squad, with the acquisition of a new forward taking precedence.
While it is widely speculated that Real Madrid will make a significant investment in Borussia Dortmund’s young talent, Jude Bellingham, sources suggest that another priority emerged during the discussions: the need for a quality center-forward, irrespective of Karim Benzema’s future at the club. Marca indicates that Kai Havertz features on Real Madrid’s shortlist, although Chelsea would be hesitant to part ways with the German. However, it is Harry Kane who garners the title of the “most valued option” for Real Madrid, as he enters the final year of his contract with Tottenham.
AS echoes Marca’s sentiments, identifying Kane as “Ancelotti’s favorite number nine” should Benzema, who is nearing the end of his contract, depart for Saudi Arabia. Tottenham has reportedly informed Real Madrid that securing the services of Kane would require a substantial fee of at least €100 million. Kane, the second-highest scorer in Premier League history with 213 goals, stands a mere 48 goals away from surpassing Alan Shearer’s longstanding record.
While Tottenham’s absence from European competitions next season is a crucial factor, the London club is said to be hesitant about selling their star striker to a domestic rival. This reluctance could potentially pave the way for a move to Real Madrid, should negotiations progress.
Real Madrid’s pursuit of a new forward highlights their commitment to reinforcing their attacking prowess for the upcoming season. With Kane emerging as the top choice, the Spanish giants will have to navigate negotiations carefully to secure the services of the prolific English striker. As the summer transfer window approaches, fans eagerly await developments on this front, anticipating the impact a new forward could have on Real Madrid’s pursuit of domestic and European success in the upcoming campaign.
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