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Real Madrid are preparing 'Operation Haaland', which will see the Spanish giants make the Norwegian wunderkind a priority signing for 2024, according to reports.
The focus on Haaland is irrespective of whether the club continues to target Kylian Mbappe, and Madrid is said to be preparing to meet Haaland's potential price tag of between £194.5 to £212.2million (€220 to €240million).
The long-range acquisition is said to allow for the Manchester City striker to arrive as Karim Benzema wraps up his time with the club, according to Spanish outlet as.
Benzema 'verbally agreed' a one-year contract extension with the club where he has plied his trade since 2009, which is set to keep him in the Spanish capital until 2024.
The French international seamlessly stepped in Cristiano Ronaldo's shoes as leader of the line for Los Blancos after his move to Juventus in 2018, and 'Operation Haaland' will look to continue the well-oiled line of succession.
By organising themselves ahead of time, the 14-time Champions League winners believe they will be in pole position to sign the striker and able to secure the deal over rival clubs.
