Manchester United Transfer News: Karim Benzema Reportedly Made Top Target

Jose Mourinho will reportedly make Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema his “priority target” in the transfer window when he takes over at Manchester United.  

Mark Ogden of the Independent has stated that Mourinho’s appointment to replace former manager Louis van Gaal will be confirmed soon and that he thinks the French forward is the perfect man to bring goals to the sharp end of the pitch for the Red Devils.

“The France international could line up alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is understood to be close to a move,” added Ogden, who also suggested Benzema is ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the shortlist of options. Everton’s John Stones and Paris Saint-Germain’s Marquinhos are also noted as targets.

As relayed by OptaJose earlier this month, the Los Blancos striker has recently just enjoyed the best goalscoring season of his career:

24 – Karim Benzema has scored 24 goals in this La Liga season, his best goal tally in a league season for Real Madrid and Lyon. Active

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) May 10, 2016

He’s worked with Mourinho previously too, with the Portuguese utilising him during his stint as Real Madrid boss previously. According to Ogden, Benzema “was regarded as a key figure by the manager during his spell at the Bernabeu,” having netted 79 goals in 150 appearances under the illustrious coach.

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