Chelsea considering short-term loan for Benzema as he ‘follows Ronaldo to Middle East’
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Karim Benzema (37, Al Ittihad). They are considering a short-term loan for the rest of the season.
Benzema, who has only been in the Middle East for six months, has been linked to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea, according to Football London on Friday (June 15). Benzema left Real Madrid in June last year after 14 years at the club and moved to Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia).
Benzema signed a two-year contract with Al Ittihad worth €200 million per year. Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia has also attracted the attention of former Real teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, of Al Nasr.
Benzema has scored 15 goals in 24 games this season and remains a decisive force. Not long ago, it was reported that he was happy in Saudi Arabia.
However, things have changed recently. 온라인카지노 It was reported that Benzema wanted to return to Europe and missed six team trainings. It was said that he was forced to miss training because his flight was canceled, but the speculation of a return to Europe is growing.
On top of that, Chelsea have been facing an urgent shortage of strikers recently. Nicolas Jackson has joined the Senegal squad for the Africa Cup of Nations and Christopher Nkunku has been sidelined with a hip injury.
“Bringing in Benzema would be a very strong coup given his qualities,” the outlet emphasized. Armando Broja is the only other frontline striker available to Pochettino.
However, the outlet added: “Realistically, there are a number of things that would prevent this signing. It may seem like a smart move at the moment, but when Nkunku, Broja and Jackson are all available, it will certainly stunt the development of what could be Chelsea’s future.”
Chelsea have also previously been linked with an interest in Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson, 34, of Al Etihad Park. With the potential departure of Connor Gallagher, the interest in Henderson is seen as natural.
Pochettino is keen to sign as many young players as possible. This is why he was linked with Victor Osimhen (Napoli). For this reason, the signing of Benzema and Henderson could go against Pochettino’s recruitment policy.
