Karim Benzema is available for a short-term loan till the end of the season, and Manchester United should try to recruit him before their rivals in the Premier League, Arsenal.
The Frenchman scored an incredible 31 goals for Real Madrid in the previous season, but he unexpectedly left the team to sign a free transfer to Al-Ittihad last summer.
The 36-year-old is currently considering a possible return to European football, despite having scored 12 goals in 20 games for the Saudi Pro League winners.
According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal is planning a “blockbuster” deal to sign the Ballon d’Or winner on loan, but we think United should pursue them first.
The signing of Benzema would boost United’s top-four chances.
Despite scoring six goals in their last three Premier League games, the Red Devils are still among the league’s lowest scorers this year.
Although Rasmus Hojlund has scored in each of his last two league games since joining the division from Atalanta over the summer, those are his only goals overall.
Although the Dane appears to be settling in after a difficult start, the club’s chances of finishing in the top four would be enhanced by adding a player of Benzema’s ability.
Although they still have 17 games left in the season, the Red Devils are currently eight points outside of Arsenal’s final Champions League spot.
For the team to close the gap, a lengthy winning streak is required. Benzema has a tendency for setting up goals, even though he may not play for ninety minutes with the league’s intensity.
The former Lyon player is still incredibly skilled with the ball at his feet at the age of 36. He completed 38 passes per game at Madrid last season with an accuracy of 87%.
United should think about acquiring Benzema before the London team if they want to edge the Gunners into the top four. The addition of the Frenchman might solidify Mikel Arteta’s team’s position.
Data sourced from Sofascore.com and Transfermarkt.com
