He's Anfield's most loved player, Klopp loves him, but will sign for Real Madrid

The priority at Real Madrid is to find a striker who can be Benzema's right-hand man next season, the Merengues president has found him. Real Madrid are immersed in preparations for next season, and president Florentino Perez along with Jose Angel Sanchez, the club's general manager, are working hard to strengthen Carlo Ancelotti's squad. Aware of the need to make a major leap in quality, one of the areas where a significant improvement is being sought is the centre-forward position.

The concern lies in the absence of a guaranteed replacement for Karim Benzema, the team's undisputed goalscorer. Although Mariano Díaz and Eden Hazard have been available to replace the French striker this season, neither of them has managed to prove to be a solid and reliable option. However, doubts about Benzema's continuity in the squad for the 2023-2024 season have been dispelled by the player himself. With the Frenchman in the team, the picture is clearer, and Real Madrid are now looking for a front man who can replace him at key moments, as Benzema will need to rotate more than ever to maintain his optimum performance.

One of the names that has caught Madrid's attention, according to DefensaCentral, is Brazilian Roberto Firmino, who would arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent after finishing his time at Liverpool. Firmino has become a priority target for the club, and his arrival would be greeted with great enthusiasm by the fans.

Swaps Anfield for Madrid

The Brazilian has made his conditions clear to Real Madrid, and is looking to sign a contract of at least 3 years, something the club could offer him with conditions given that the method would be two fixed years plus another depending on the player's performance. In addition, his salary would be around 5 million euros per season, a very affordable figure for the Real Madrid.