Karim Benzema’s agent has made it clear to teams like Chelsea and Arsenal about the striker’s immediate future. The legendary Real Madrid player, known for his prolific goal-scoring record, faced a falling out with his now-former manager Nuno Espirito Santo and even deleted his social media accounts due to criticism from his own supporters.
Given Benzema’s reported unhappiness, several Premier League teams seeking a legitimate No. 9 during the January transfer window are on high alert. Manchester United, grappling with goal-scoring issues, was the first team linked to Benzema. Meanwhile, Wolves’ interest in Armando Broja has prompted Chelsea to put a £50 million price tag on the academy graduate, signaling their openness to offers.
Despite Arsenal’s struggles in front of goal this season, their main target, Ivan Toney, is unlikely to be acquired this month, despite apparent reversals earlier in the week.
Unfortunately for interested parties, it seems Benzema will stay put for the time being. According to L’Equipe, the former Ballon d’Or winner “will 100% stay at Al-Ittihad.”
In contrast, Jordan Henderson successfully orchestrated his departure from the Saudi Pro League, completing his transfer to Ajax on Thursday. Henderson expressed regret at leaving Al Ettifaq but emphasized it was the best choice for his family. He thanked the supporters and the club for their unwavering support during his stay and conveyed his well wishes for their future success.
