Manchester United given striker option as ‘irate’ Karim Benzema submits transfer request
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United may wish to consider the loan signing of Karim Benzema this month after the striker reportedly told Al-Ittihad that he wishes to leave Saudi.
The attacker is said to be unsettled in the Saudi Pro League due to the 'pressure' he is being placed under at Al-Ittihad, whom he joined from Real Madrid just seven months ago.
The Ballon d’Or winner has been tipped to return to Europe. United chiefs have indicated that they do not expect to spend much this window due to concerns about breaching Premier League Profit & Sustainability rules following a spend of more than £400m in the last two summers. ALSO READ: I worked for Ratcliffe and Ineos - he should learn from mistakes ALSO READ: United explain Berrada appointment Benzema would likely only be able to leave Saudi midseason on loan anyway given his current astronomical wages.
Chelsea have been tipped with a potential move for the Frenchman while United are thought to be assessing attacking options in the market.
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