The Kai Havertz transfer to Real Madrid has COLLAPSED; He’s NOT coming

The Kai Havertz transfer to Real Madrid has COLLAPSED; He’s NOT coming.

With Karim Benzema confirming the news of his shock exit from Real Madrid this past weekend, the Spanish capital giants have been left scrambling in the market to find a suitable replacement.

There are not many names who can provide the same number of goals and the quality and leadership that Benzema brought to the table.

As such, Tottenham Hotspur superstar and England captain Harry Kane has been identified as the top priority to fill in the shoes left vacant by the Frenchman. It is believed that the 29-year-old, who is entering the last year of his contract with Spurs, could cost €115 million.

But, according to a report from SER Deportivos. However, Real Madrid are putting all their focus on signing Kane when it comes to the capture of a forward this summer. The aforementioned source reports that they have launched ‘Operation Kane’ and the striker has given the green light over a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kane, 29, has been in prolific form for Tottenham this season, scoring 32 goals in 49 appearances across competitions. He is an astute option to replace Benzema who leaves when his contract expires at the end of June.

However, Real Madrid will know just how tough negotiations will be with Spurs. Their chairman Daniel Levy is well known for digging his heels in on his players who are wanted by European heavyweights. He did so when Madrid wanted Luka Modric in 2012 and Gareth Bale a year later. The former Tottenham duo did end up joining Los Blancos for a joint sum of €136 million.

Levy is holding out for around €110 million for Kane but Real Madrid are willing to test the waters with a bid of around €80 million, per The Daily Mail The England captain has a year left on his contract with the north Londoners.