Man Utd transfer boost as Real Madrid line up Harry Kane alternative as replacement for Karim Benzema

MANCHESTER UNITED have received a transfer boost after Real Madrid lined up an alternative to Harry Kane.

The Spanish giants are in the market for a striker as they look to replace Karim Benzema.

Benzema completed his shock exit from the Santiago Bernabeu this week and was presented by Saudi champions Al-Ittihad on Thursday.

Kane had been singled out as a potential replacement by Real Madrid, who have reportedly lined up a bid for the Tottenham man.

However, their lowball offer is understood to be worth just £68million, far below Spurs' £100million valuation.

As a result, The Athletic now report that Lautaro Martinez has emerged as an alternative option.

Martinez is seen as a cheaper target, with Inter Milan said to value him at around £70million.

The Argentine forward has enjoyed an impressive campaign in Italy, scoring 28 goals and adding 11 assists in 56 appearances.

His links with Madrid come as he prepares to lead the line for Inter in Saturday's Champions League final.

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Kane's season is already over, though, with club's circling to sign the 29-year-old.

SunSport exclusively revealed that Kane only wants to move to United, due to his desire to stay in the Premier League.

It has even been claimed that he would be willing to run down his Spurs contract and leave for free next summer as he eyes the league's goal record.

Kane 30 goals in the 2022/23 season have left him just 47 shy of Alan Shearer's record 260-goal haul.

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