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Lyon open Benzema door

Sat 20 Jun, 03:48 PM


Lyon could be tempted to sell Karim Benzema to Manchester United if the Barclays Premier League side put in a big-money bid, according to director Bernard Lacombe.

Benzema is one of the world's hottest properties and speculation is rife that United are ready to use some of the money from the impending sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid to bring the young striker to Old Trafford.

Lacombe claimed recently Benzema would remain at the Stade Gerland, but has now revealed the 21-year-old could be sold if the price is right.

"He is with us, but no-one knows what will happen," Lacombe told regional daily Le Progres. "At the time we didn't think that Michael Essien would leave, but when Chelsea came with their cheque...

"If Manchester United, who we all know have come into a lot of money, present an offer for Benzema, what can you do?"

Benzema came through the ranks at the French giants and burst onto the scene in the 2007-08 season with 31 goals in 51 games, a streak that saw him named Ligue 1 player of the year as well as top the league's scoring charts.

 

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  1. The French league isnt the toughest in Europe. Benzema­ can obviously score but will he be that good elsewhere?­ When was the last time a French team won the ECL?­ Problem is every club will be adding 20 million to­ valuations when Utd come along. Utd have lost 2 good­ runners in CR and Tevez. Berbatov? You have to be­ joking.

    From CHRIS L, on Sat 20 Jun 8:09PM

  2. Close to united, they will make there move next week­ watch this space for a signing.
    Sir Alex is in the­ south of france at the moment.

    From newitt128, on Sat 20 Jun 4:56PM

  3. benzema come to united for £40m

    From TR, on Sat 20 Jun 4:28PM

  4. James D

    "Manchester will sign Benzema for 50mil­ and Eto'o for 20mil as well as Valencia and­ Ribery. Real Madrid­ will buy Ibrahimovic and also­ Heskey."

    You should work for the daily star

    From AtheistApparel, on Sat 20 Jun 4:08PM

  5. ronaldo who???

    tevez who???

    From Absalom, on Sat 20 Jun 4:07PM

  6. Offer Lyons 40m pounds and offer Benzema what was­ offered to Tevez and the deal is on.

    From ebadrol, on Sat 20 Jun 4:06PM

  7. Benzema would be a big asset to any club and still only­ 21 a proven goal scorer

    From joy s, on Sat 20 Jun 3:57PM

  8. Manchester will sign Benzema for 50mil and Eto'o­ for 20mil as well as Valencia and Ribery. Real Madrid­ will buy Ibrahimovic and also Heskey.

    From James D, on Sat 20 Jun 3:57PM
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