The 22-year-old German international has been in impressive form this season and he has five goals and five assists in eight appearances across all competitions. Chelsea could certainly use a versatile attacker like him who is capable of operating on either flank as well as centrally. However, a report from Football Insider claims that Chelsea will only be able to sign him if they manage to se...Full Story »

Real Madrid great Karim Benzema cannot guarantee staying with Al-Ittihad. Benzema concedes he's unhappy with his form in the Saudi Pro League. He told Fabrizio Romano: "I am not the same Benzema from Real Madrid because it is not the same game, the same player. "I need help on the field, I need many things. I can't win games alone." There have long been rumours of a new move and Benzema is...Full Story »

Karim Benzema almost starred for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger instead of winning the Ballon d'Or at Real Madrid - and it's down to Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona Karim Benzema almost joined Arsenal (Image: Getty Images) French star Karim Benzema was set to move to Arsenal, but Luis Suarez's move to Barcelona stopped the deal. Benzema was one of the football icons to move to the Middle East ov...Full Story »

Karim Benzema reportedly stormed out of Al-Ittihad's training after he refused to train alone as feud with Marcelo Gallardo continues to simmer. WHAT HAPPENED?According to Marca, the former Real Madrid striker continues to be at loggerheads with Gallardo and chose to ignore the manager's directive to train alone. His action did not go down well with the Al-Ittihad boss and he has chosen to ex...Full Story »

Karim Benzema will finish the season at Al Ittihad despite the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner wanting to leave Saudi Arabia this month, sources have confirmed to ESPN. As ESPN reported earlier in January, Benzema had been exploring his options in the transfer window after an underwhelming first six months in Jeddah. The former France international knew it was unlikely Al Ittihad would let him leave...Full Story »

Karim Benzema will 'remain' at Al-Ittihad despite transfer links with Manchester United and Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED?David Ornstein of The Athletic reports the 36-year-old will not be leaving the Saudi Pro League side this month. The report adds Lyon were exploring a move for their former striker in the January transfer window, just six months after the veteran, who was also linked with Chelsea...Full Story »

Positive talks held between Marcus Rashford and Erik ten Hag Last night something really key happened for the future of Marcus Rashford at Manchester United – yesterday there were meetings between the player and his brother/agent with Erik ten Hag. We know that there was this incident with Rashford being out at a night club and then not reporting to training the next day because he call...Full Story »

Karim Benzema could reunite with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before the January transfer window closes. WHAT HAPPENED?The French star has been linked with a move away from Al-Ittihad after it was reported that he is unhappy at the Saudi Pro League side. Now L’Équipe (via AS) reports that Benzema has spoken to a Riyadh-based club which fueled speculati...Full Story »

Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with a move for former Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema. The 36-year-old has reportedly asked to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on loan this month, with a number of clubs immediately being linked with the former Ballon d'Or winner, including the Red Devils and his former side Lyon. French outlet L'Equipe looked at the f...Full Story »

Man Utd won't sign Benzema in January Manchester United have rejected the chance to sign Al-Ittihad star Karim Benzema in the January transfer window due to his high wage demands, according to The Sun. Despite losing Anthony Martial to an injury for the rest of the season, the Red Devils won't consider signing the former Real Madrid star who is desperate to leave the Saudi Pro League and ret...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA is being linked with a return to Lyon, just seven months after moving to Saudi Arabia. The Real Madrid icon, 36, joined Saudi champions Al-Ittihad last summer after 14 years at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema is already being linked with a move back to Europe Credit: Getty He penned a lucrative £85.9million-a-season deal with the Middle Eastern outfit, repaying them with 15 goa...Full Story »

Manchester United have been warned off "PR signing" Karim Benzema, with the Red Devils told they would be repeating their Cristiano Ronaldo "mistake". WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils are among those to have been credited with interest in former France international Benzema as questions are asked of his future in Saudi Arabia. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is said to be looking for a way out of Al-...Full Story »

Arsenal and Chelsea set to fight for Benzema Arsenal are all set to compete with Chelsea to secure a loan move for Al-Itthad star Karim Benzema, according to Team Talk. Benzema, who is planning to leave Saudi Arabia just six months after joining the league from Real Madrid, is wanted by several top European clubs. Manchester United at one point were also linked with the Frenchman but the Red...Full Story »

Manchester United will not make a bid to sign Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad in the January transfer window, according to a report. WHAT HAPPENED?The Red Devils emerged as a possible destination for the French striker as they look to address their goalscoring problems. However, the club have decided that they will not pursue the ex-Real Madrid star this month because of his age and his wage de...Full Story »

According to Javier Parra Pena, United are exploring a six-month loan deal for Benzema, after a middling spell in Saudi Arabia. Benzema has netted 15 goals in 24 appearances for Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad since calling time on his career at Real Madrid. And recent reports claim the player is set to move back to Europe, with United keeping tabs on the situation in January. Benzema was ...Full Story »

KARIM BENZEMA has been spotted getting cosy with ex-wife Chloe de Launay while on holiday in Mauritius. The French striker is enjoying a break in the Saudi Pro League season. Karim Benzema sunbathes alongside ex-wife Chloe Credit: BackGrid The duo smile for a selfie together Credit: BackGrid Benzema, 36, has jetted off to the African island alongside mother of two of his children Chloe, 34. ...Full Story »

Legendary Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has highlighted why Karim Benzema should be the club's preferred signing this January. Benzema is playing in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Ittihad this year, but the 36-year-old may want a return to Europe. Wenger believes that if the Frenchman is serious about coming back to Europe, Arsenal should push for his signing. He admitted to wanting to sign Benze...Full Story »

Karim Benzema created Club World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in four editions of the tournament as Al-Ittihad booked their place in the second round.The former France international netted for the Saudi Pro League outfit as they won their first-round tie with Auckland City 3-0.Benzema, who has enjoyed success in this competition with Real Madrid, put the finishing touches on...Full Story »

Karim Benzema & N'Golo Kante will reportedly train under Marcelo Gallardo at Al-Ittihad following Julen Lopetegui's U-turn. WHAT HAPPENED?According to TyC Sports, the 47-year-old will head to the Middle East to take charge of Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. Gallardo will sign a contract with the club until June 2025. However, there will be an option to extend the deal for a further tw...Full Story »

Karim Benzema appears to currently be enjoying his lot at Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League. The former Real Madrid stalwart left Los Blancos to take the riches on offer in the Emirates and, at present, his side are in fourth place and four points behind current leaders, Al Hilal. The table toppers were hit with a terrible blow on Wednesday as it was confirmed that star man, Neymar, is out ...Full Story »