BREAKING: Karim Benzema finally joins Manchester United on a season long loan with option for further season,player will be unveil today as He is set to make His debut against wolves next week
Manchester United should look to beat Premier League rivals Arsenal in signing Karim Benzema on a short-term loan until the end of the season.
The Frenchman netted a stunning 31 goals for Real Madrid last campaign, but he made a surprise move to leave them to join Al-Ittihad on a free transfer last summer.
The 36-year-old has scored 12 goals from 20 outings for the Saudi Pro League champions, but he is currently weighing up a potential return to European football.
TEAMtalk have claimed that Arsenal are lining up a ‘blockbuster’ move to sign the Ballon d’Or winner on loan but in our view, United should look to beat them in the pursuit.
Benzema would improve United’s top-four prospects
The Red Devils have netted six goals from their last three top-flight games, but they continue to remain one of the lowest scorers in the Premier League this term.
Rasmus Hojlund has scored in each of his last two league appearances, but those are his only goals in the division since his arrival from Atalanta over the summer.
The Dane seems to be finding his feet after a frustrating start, but signing a player of Benzema’s calibre would improve the club’s prospects of making the top four