Benzema To Manchester United? Transfer Speculation Swirls Ahead Of January Window

During his time in the Middle East, the 36-year-old has scored 12 goals in 20 appearances.

However, recent issues have arisen for him in Saudi Arabia.

Last Friday, Benzema failed to report for Al-Ittihad’s pre-season campaign, causing the rest of the team to travel to Dubai without him over the weekend.

Football fans across the world will likely find the news of Benzema joining Erik ten Hag’s side intriguing, but there’s a lot to unpack before we can consider it a done deal.

According to Marca, Benzema is eager to make a comeback to European football, and Manchester United has shown interest in signing him this month.

Al-Ittihad head coach Marcelo Gallardo is said to have instructed Benzema to refrain from reuniting with his fellow teammates, thereby casting uncertainty over the player’s future.