Brad and fergie, you are both right, Benzema should rather go to United and try to prove himself there, but I think he lacks a bit of self-confidence. Besides it is always risky to change environment and all, the guy has never played anywhere else than in Lyon.
Karim Benzema
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Was just saying it's baffling how he doesn't want to move. If he cited loyalty or a love of lyon then fair enough but his reasons are that he is pretty much scared of not getting to the world cup. It feels like a lack of ambition or he is shitting himself at leaving the 'big fish in a small pond' environment he has at Lyon.
So by moving wouldn't he increases his chances over him. He has more chance to lose by staying and competing on the same level. Aint Gignac the guy that wanted to be the new Cantona?
another twist in the tale.... some contact must have been made for all this noise to be coming out their camp. Ferguson is the king of persuasion and be sure that if they did accept an offer he would get his man. Looks quite likely I think IF these stories are to be believed.
Benzema does not bear Lyon not the French league dearly in his heart. He has stated numerous times that he does not follow the Ligue 1, rather watching la Liga and the PL.
However it is understandable that he wishes some stability to perform well on a regular basis, a thing he lacked this season.
However it is understandable that he wishes some stability to perform well on a regular basis, a thing he lacked this season.
Don't think it's a lack of ambition at all. He's still only 21 years old. Another season of guaranteed first-team football is his best chance of getting into the French XI for the WCC. If he's confident enough in his own abilities he'll think he can have an impressive tournament and take his pick of Europe's best teams the following season (he's already said his dream is to play in Spain - if Real or Barca don't come in for him now, he might prefer to wait).
Staying put sounds like a very sensible decision.
At least Benzema is frank, he clearly stated he is not dreaming of United and would rather play for one of the two Spanish top dogs.
I'm not really sure about that.
Maybe he asks himself what would the worst case scenario be if I move to United/Madrid/Barca/...
Less playing time than in France and less chances of being part of the squad for the WC never mind the starting line-up which is his true goal.It's all speculation from me but at least it's how I can see him think.Besides he could also ask himself "why the urge to move abroad when I could do wonders in France again and cement my place in the national team ?"
I think that Karim is leaving all his options open. If Lyon accepts an offer from Manchester United then he would leave, if not, then he could stay with his head held high. Lyon aren't stupid. They know that one bad season may mean that their player's price would drop by 10 - 20m. Young players are forgotten very quickly and if Barca takes Villa, Real Ibra, Chelsea Aguero and we end up with another striker then there will be very little competition for Benzema.
When did he say that?
It's just a bit unusual I think, not that he might not move to United, but that he wants to stick with Lyon when he (apparently) has said he prefers other leagues. Anyway, from the sounds of things Lyon are selling him so he's got to go somewhere.
He has given mixed messages which cover all bases, ive read that he would like to play for united before, as he would Madrid and Barca which we all know about, so we have a chance, contrary to what some might believe.
obviously we've got a chance!
He'd near double his wages for starters!
He'd near double his wages for starters!
considering the recent strength of the euro, and the new 50% tax rate in the UK, i wouldnt be so sure that our pay rates are that competitive anymore.
He is speaking of staying, but that could also be a way to appease fans, then if Lyon accept the offer, he can say he left to help the club financially.
benzema is the highest paid player in ligue 1.
5 million euro's a year.
he'd be lucky to get even a 20% wage bump from us.
I'm not too keen on him. He could be great, but I don't think I would want another saga (about going to Real) in 2 years time. He would be a massive risk and one that would probably set us back about £40 mil. Not worth it IMO. He seems to have ability, but he is still young and hasn't done anything of real note for his country. On top of that he may not adapt to English football well.
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So he's on around 100 euro's a week... for a 21 year old playing in France i very much doubt it!! If he is no wonder why Lyon are listening!!
Don't worry about that, if it happens it happens!! Spurs fans have been going through it from us for the past 3 years!
cocks back in.
We can't sit here and assume every big player will leave us and go to Real. People are allowed to change their mind. Sign him. If he leaves in 6 years like Ronaldo, then thats fine, 6 years of service is more than about 60% of the players who come to United.
As with Valencia, it seems as if Lyon want us to make a bid.
I am not saying he is going to sign 100%, but transfers these days are all about timing and nothing else. Lyon seem to have been caught up by some teams in france, and if Benzema has one bad season his value is not going to stay at around 40-45m pounds. (as someone already mentioned).
His agents say that if United make a bid, Benzema is going to think about it.
In other words, United have not made a formal bid but if they do Benzema is going to leave Lyon. Lyon know that United have money to spend and this is going to be the perfect chance for them to get a huge figure for Benzema.
I am not saying he is going to sign 100%, but transfers these days are all about timing and nothing else. Lyon seem to have been caught up by some teams in france, and if Benzema has one bad season his value is not going to stay at around 40-45m pounds. (as someone already mentioned).
His agents say that if United make a bid, Benzema is going to think about it.
In other words, United have not made a formal bid but if they do Benzema is going to leave Lyon. Lyon know that United have money to spend and this is going to be the perfect chance for them to get a huge figure for Benzema.
I think we should be very careful about how we confront this we dont want to approach it like we need him, or it will turn into another Ronaldo. let him know he is welcome but dont relentlessly pursue him or he will get an inflated ego.
That's nothing new. The bloody journos put a ridiculous title on the article as they do so often.
Benzema is one of the few players Fergie has publicly stated an interest in, or at least "admiration". So it'll be no surprise if we do go for him. The funds are there, and for whatever reason interest from other big clubs seem lukewarm at best. Real is probably his desired destination, but i'm not sure he fits into the "galactico" policy, despite being recognised as one with huge potential.
Even if his agent is suggesting otherwise, this might be the best time to go for him. He won't come cheap though, and I doubt Aulas will drop his price beyond a certain point anyway, so it makes little difference. I haven't watched him enough to know his quality, so I won't comment on how much I'd want him in the team.
Even if his agent is suggesting otherwise, this might be the best time to go for him. He won't come cheap though, and I doubt Aulas will drop his price beyond a certain point anyway, so it makes little difference. I haven't watched him enough to know his quality, so I won't comment on how much I'd want him in the team.
Some new (?) stuff from a foreign site. Can't really be sure if it's new, the translation probably/might have screwed it up but it sounds it.
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...67474%26catid%3D45&sl=vi&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...67474%26catid%3D45&sl=vi&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
By the sounds of all the noise being made by the Lyon camp it seems as though Benzema has told them he wants to go to Old Trafford. (or prefers to go there).
I remember a couple of years back, the Lyon president said he would help Benzema go to the team he wants when the time came or something like that.
I remember a couple of years back, the Lyon president said he would help Benzema go to the team he wants when the time came or something like that.
This bit is quite interesting. If true Benzema wants to come to us and we're definitely interested. Fingers crossed there is any substance in this article...
Sir Alex Ferguson set to bid £30m for French star Karim Benzema
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...or-french-star-karim-benzema-115875-21460755/
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/footb...or-french-star-karim-benzema-115875-21460755/
In this market 30 million will just tempt City to bid 60 million.
He wouldn't go to City, he's too good for them, unlike cough cough Tevez
"He wants to stay in France for another year so that he can prepare for the World Cup and I think that Sir Alex knows this.
Cock just shrank back one thirds. Fact.
Cock just shrank back one thirds. Fact.
I'm surprised they want to sell Benzema for something about £30-35m.
Aulas seemed to be a cnut, wanted massive amount of money for this player, but I really didn't expect £30m.
Aulas seemed to be a cnut, wanted massive amount of money for this player, but I really didn't expect £30m.
If I was Aulas, I would demand massive amounts of money. Why wouldn't he, his a great player with huge potential.
That's a huge amount for a 21 year old though
thats just saying he wont push for a move away from lyon just yet
if united make and offer and lyon accept,the he will think about it ....
isnt that how transfers usually happen .. not everyone does a ronaldo
Yes that's the thing, he won't push for a transfer request this summer but it really depends on much money Lyon are ready to accept.
Right. But the fact that both club and player representatives have mentioned us and us only has to be telling.
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