Man United face competition from Real Madrid for Karim Benzema (reliability: 3 stars)

Karim Benzema is on the verge of leaving Al Ittihad after missing six consecutive training sessions with the club.

According to Spanish insider Javier Parra Pena, Manchester United want to sign the striker on loan until the end of the season.

However, the Red Devils will have to battle it out with Real Madrid who are also interested in bringing back the 36-year-old striker this month.

Man United risk heading into the second half of the 2023/24 season with Rasmus Hojlund and Anthony Martial as their striker options, something that needs to be fixed.

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