Real Madrid could be interested in Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani. Should the La Liga leaders fail to entice Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland to the Santiago Bernabeu, he is said to be a second alternative.
Los Blancos and Manchester City are now locked in a transfer war over Haaland. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Norwegian prodigy has yet to make a decision on his future.
If Real Madrid is unable to sign the talismanic BvB attacker, they may switch their focus to Edinson Cavani of Manchester United.
According to Fichajes, Madrid sees the 35-year-old as a possible replacement for Haaland.
The deal could be viewed as a short-term solution to relieve the goalscoring pressure on Karim Benzema, Madrid's talisman this season.
Cavani's contract with United expires this summer, so it's also a more cheaper option than Haaland. Los Blancos will only have to satisfy the Uruguayan's weekly compensation demands if he signs a free transfer.
Cavani, on the other hand, has had a rough season at Old Trafford. Manchester United's season has been a disaster, which has coincided with the veteran striker's injury problems. In 17 games in all competitions, he has only two goals and one assist.
However, Carlo Ancelotti's experience and goal-scoring prowess could prove to be a wise investment. Even more so if they can get the striker on a free transfer to the Bernabeu.
Edinson Cavani of Manchester United will provide Real Madrid with a temporary solution.
Despite the fact that the Uruguayan's current campaign has been marred by injuries, there is no denying his ability.
He has made an impact in every league he has played in, having been the top scorer in Ligue 1 twice and Serie A once.
Despite misfiring this season, the striker's established pedigree of finding the back of the net still makes him a threat in attack.
However, his signing would simply serve as a bandage for the club's urgent need for more goals from players other than Karim Benzema.
This season, the Frenchman has scored 39 goals in 39 games. He has been Real Madrid's rescuer on numerous occasions, none more so than in the UEFA Champions League. In Los Blancos' last two matches, the Frenchman has scored two hat-tricks.
Haaland's possible arrival makes sense for Madrid because of his incredible goal-scoring record at Dortmund.
In 85 games for the Bundesliga club, the 22-year-old has 82 goals. Having him team up with Benzema might help Madrid reclaim their place at the top of European football.
If they choose to sign Cavani, they will still need to bring world-class talent to Madrid, but he will be a credible option to Haaland.
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