Chelsea has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Al Ittihad forward Karim Benzema according to a report on The Guardian.
The 36-year-old, who joined the Saudi Pro League team from Real Madrid last summer on a free transfer, is seeking an exit and has requested a loan for the second half of the season.
Marcelo Gallardo, the team’s manager, excluded the French international from training after he returned late from a mid-season holiday in Mauritius.
Sources revealed to ESPN last week that the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is exploring potential moves, but a significant pay cut may be necessary for any transfer to materialize.
A loan to Chelsea could address the team’s scoring challenges. Additionally, a return to his former club Lyon is a viable option, especially with John Textor, the majority shareholder of the Ligue 1 side, expressing interest in the move.
