Real Madrid are watching Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi.

Tuttosport says Real coach Zinedine Zidane is a fan of the Argentine and is well aware of his impressive start to the season.

Zidane is seeking an eventual successor for French striker Karim Benzema, with Icardi under consideration.

Inter are aware of Real's interest and ready to discuss new terms with the striker.

His current deal carries a buyout clause of €110m and the Nerazzurri are keen to raise it during the season.