Karim Benzema wanted by Newcastle in the Summer: Will It be a Wise Deal?

As
pre
reports
in
Spain,
both
Premier
League
clubs
are
both
eyeing
a
move
for
the
Ballon
d’Or
2022
winner.
Karim
Benzema’s
current
deal
with
Real
Madrid
expires
in
the
summer
of
2023
and
there
has
not
been
much
progress
regarding
a
new
deal.

The
Frenchman
is
allowed
to
enter
negotiations
with
foreign
clubs
ahead
of
a
potential
free
transfer
at
the
end
of
the
campaign
and
Newcastle
United
and
Manchester
United
are
both
ready
to
make
an
offer
for
the
Real
Madrid
legend.
Newcastle
United,
in
particular,
are
thought
to
be
particularly
keen
on
the
Los
Blancos
icon.

Benzema
has
established
himself
as
one
of
the
greatest
players
to
have
ever
played
for
Real
Madrid
since
his
move
from
Lyon
in
2009.
He
has
etched
himself
on
the
history
books
of
the
Spanish
giants
and
is
the
second-highest
scorer
in
Los
Blancos’ history
with
334
goals
in
622
games
while
also
producing
160
assists
in
the
process.
He
has
won
a
total
of
23
trophies
during
his
time
at
the
Santiago
Bernabeu,
including
five
Champions
Leagues
and
four
La
Liga
titles.

Karim
Benzema
among
the
all-time
top
scorers
of
La
Liga.
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—
Madrid
Xtra
(@MadridXtra)

January
24,
2023

Such
an
iconic
striker,
who
is
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
best
number
nines
in
the
modern
era,
would
be
a
fantastic
addition
to
Newcastle
United,
especially
on
a
free
transfer.
Benzema
might
be
35
now
but
he
is
still
pretty
much
at
the
peak
of
his
powers.
His
quality
and
his
immense
experienced
would
be
fantastic
additions
to
a
club
like
Newcastle
United,
who
do
not
possess
such
a
player
at
the
moment.

Eddie
Howe
is
doing
a
phenomenal
job
at
St.
James’
Park
and
adding
a
player
of
Benzema’s
calibre
could
take
them
to
the
next
level.
Benzema
has
struggled
with
injuries
this
season
but
has
impressed
when
he
has
been
available.
The
Frenchman
has
scored
11
goals
in
17
appearances
across
competitions
this
campaign.