The priority for Real Madrid right now is the need for Strikers. After Benzema's departure from the team, they still could not transfer a quality name to this region. They do not have big problems in defense, but of course, they may want to transfer to the defense. I think they should devote the budget to striker transfers instead. Joselu can be a good backup striker and needs a star striker.
It's not possible for real madrid to do that for now. I read news that said if there was a rumor madrid will start to talk with PSG about mbappe but this seems to be a rumor only. I see no concrete news related to the development of this rumor. From what i can see that if real madrid is now hunting a new striker even vlahovic has become one of the candidates mentioned by real madrid. The problem is now if the club may not even try to spend another huge money to buy a single player. Madrid has bought bellingham with a lot of money and madrid will not do that again.
It's caused by the club needs to make sure if its financial will always be stable. Madrid has a lot of debt. The club needs to use its budget efficiently to avoid the same fate as barcelona.
Real Madrid cannot rule out the arrival of a new striker to replace Benzema, striker number 9 needs to be brought in to keep their front line sharp. Actually, Harry Kane could be included on Real Madrid's radar if they experience difficulties in the Mbappe transfer process, Kane could be the right person to replace Benzema because his sharpness on the front lines has been very tested.
He is the perfect number 9 for Real Madrid, vlahovic can also be used as an alternative if there are no other options. Real Madrid still has sufficient funds to bring in a new striker, they will not be careless in making transfers if they do not allocate funds for certain posts. Bellingham has been brought in at a high price, but Real Madrid priority remains the striker's position.