2. Karim Benzema
Andres Kudacki/AP/Press Association ImagesReal Madrid striker Karim Benzema is in the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu and could be available as a free agent this time next summer, with pressure mounting on the Spanish club to either sell or tie the Frenchman down to a new deal. With
the expected arrival of Radamel Falcao later this summer, Benzema may find himself deemed surplus to requirements under Carlo Ancelotti next season, and could move on. And one destination could be Liverpool, who have been interested in the 26-year-old
for some time now. Benzema averaged one goal every two games in La Liga and the Champions League last season, so it's no surprise the Reds are keen, and the Madrid man, who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season, could be one of the best options when it comes to a Luis Suarez replacement. If Real do sign Falcao, it may be well worth keeping an eye on Benzema to see if there is any fallout or discontent coming from the player's camp, and if there is, Liverpool could use it to their advantage to sign one of Europe's most potent attackers.