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If reports are to be believed, Karim Benzema looks set to leave for Napoli in the coming weeks and with Cristiano Ronaldo already departed for Juventus, it is quite obvious that Real Madrid will be lacking a proper finisher who would convert scoring opportunities into goals.
In terms of creativity, Real Madrid are still a lethal force in Europe but they’ll surely need a top quality striker to make use of the midfield's build up and the crosses delivered by the fullbacks to make them count as goals. Benzema himself hadn’t been at the top of his form from the past two seasons and Ronaldo was the only lethal finisher, who played as a poacher and bagged lots of goals. Now, after the departure of Ronaldo to Juventus on a four year deal, Real Madrid are looking for someone who’d try to fit in the boots of Cristiano and continue Real Madrid's golden period in terms of European football.
Currently, there aren't many top strikers available, but after the departure of Ronaldo and possibly Karim Benzema, the Spanish capital would be the most desired destination for many players in the world and they’ll consider a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Let’s take a look at 3 strikers Real Madrid should sign before the start of the next season.
#3 Mauro Icardi
Despite being left out of the World Cup squad of Argentina, there’s no denying that Mauro Icardi is one of the most lethal striker in the world right now. The 25 year old Inter Milan striker scored an astonishing 29 goals in just 34 appearances in Serie A 2017-18.
Icardi has been on Real Madrid’s radar ever since the winter transfer window during the 2017-18 season. His current market value is around 95 million Euros which would surely not be a problem for Real Madrid. His sense of space, good timing and lethal finishing would surely going to benefit Lopetegui's side.
Icardi is a suitable striker who would fix the hole left in the Madrid attack by the departure of Ronaldo and given that Benzema has not been in the top of his form or soon would leave for Napoli, it is the perfect time to bring Icardi to the Bernabeu.
#2 Robert Lewandowski
The Polish player has a lot left in him despite being almost 30 years old. He has scored 29 goals in just 30 games for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga in 17-18. He has been very impressive for Bayern and has won an awful lot, but not the Champions League. He might be looking to part ways with Bayern and look for a new chapter in the finishing years of his career.
Real Madrid have been linked to Lewandowski on and off but this time, as things stand, Real Madrid must surely make a move for the former Dortmund man who once demolished the Madrid defence in the Champions League semi-finals. His current market value would almost be 85 million Euros but Bayern would not let him leave for anything less than 100 million.
Robert Lewandowski is the lethal striker in terms of finishing, exactly what Real Madrid must be looking for. He can convert all the deliveries into goals and would surely be the most appropriate signing as things stand now.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
The 19-year-old wonder kid has the world at his feet right now, after his World Cup heroics led France to the world title. He came under the spotlight during his time at AS Monaco where he shocked everyone by his Champions performances. Later he was loaned to PSG, with that move made permanent this summer.
Kylian Mbappe scored four goals at the World Cup, including one in the final. He scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists in the Ligue 1 for Paris Saint Germain last season. Mbappe is only 19 years old and currently his market value is around 150 million euros which could only be met by a club like Real Madrid. PSG won’t be accepting any less than 170 million to let Mbappe go. His pace and superb finishing skills is what makes him one of the best strikers in the world right now, regardless of his age.
At this time, when Real Madrid is lacking in terms of a lethal striking force, provided that they have not spent much in the past transfer windows, this should surely go for Mbappe, who could be a great asset not only in the future, but now as well.
