West Ham 'lead race' for sensational move for Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema has been sensationally linked with a mega-money move to West Ham after a shocking season at Real Madrid.

The French forward has endured a tough year in front of goal for the Bernabeu club, scoring just five La Liga goals.

It has led to reports that Real are looking to offload the striker, with a number of replacements already lined up.

Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski and Mauro Icardi have all been linked with moves to the European champions.

The Madrid club are gunning for a third consecutive Champions League crown and face Bayern Munich in the semi-final.

The winner will take on either Liverpool or Roma in the final, which will be played in Kiev.

And that could be Benzema's last game for Los Blancos, with a surprise club leading the way for his signature.

Diario Gol have reported that West Ham are looking to make a huge statement signing and are prepared to fork over £53m for the 30-year-old.