A source close to Manchester United has claimed that Karim Benzema is at the top of Sir Alex Ferguson’s list.
Lyon have opened the door to Benzema’s move to a bigger club, and Carlos Tevez’s departure, added to Cristiano Ronaldo’s upcoming move to Real Madrid, leaves no choice to Ferguson who needs to sign attacking players.
France international Benzema was hailed by the Old Trafford boss last season and it is believed that a big money offer could convince OL to let their goal-machine go.
The reigning Premier League champions are believed to be preparing a move for the striker.
“Karim has everything it takes to play for Manchester United,” a United source told Le Parisien.
“Now that Carlos has taken his decision and with only 15 days remaining before the return in training, we are going to seriously deal with his transfer.”
OL sporting director Bernard Lacombe has hinted that Lyon could let Benzema go if a huge offer was made by The Red Devils.
“Nobody knows what is going to happen,” he said.
“What should we do if Manchester, who have a lot of cash to spend, want to sign Benzema?”