5 world-class forwards who could switch clubs this summer
Forwards made the news during the 2017 summer transfer window. £100 million fees for a player was paid for the first time in football history as teams went all-in to buy quality forwards.
The transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain has changed the face of the transfer market.
Figures from the football finance experts Deloitte showed a total spend of more than £5 billion in Europe’s top 5 leagues and the Premier League, in particular, spent a record £1.4 billion, which is a 23% rise on the previous year.
Forwards like Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku, Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Alexandre Lacazette, and Mo Salah switched clubs last summer.
The 2018 summer transfer window is going to be no different as big teams like Real Madrid, and Chelsea are said to be looking to sign quality forwards this summer.
On that note, let’s take a look at the world-class forwards who could switch clubs in the summer
#5 Karim Benzema
The Frenchman has been a prolific goal scorer for Los Merengues throughout his career. Ever since his move to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2009, Benzema has helped Real to 3 UEFA Champions League and 2 La Liga titles. He struck 188 goals in 399 appearances and led their attack successfully for almost a decade.
Benzema’s trophy-laden Real Madrid career might come to an end this summer. The 30-year-old is going through a rough patch at the moment and with the team looking to revamp its attack, he could possibly step away.
Many top Premier League clubs are said to be showing an interest in signing the 30-year-old. According to the Spanish website, Don Balon, Benzema has offers on the table from Arsenal and Liverpool while Manchester City is also said to be showing interest.