Manchester United reach a definitive judgment regarding the January transfer of forward Karim Benzema.
Karim Benzema has not been considered for a transfer by Manchester United in an effort to alleviate their current goalscoring crisis.United have been linked with the 36-year-old former Real Madrid forward due to Erik ten Hag’s side’s inability to score.
However, United have refrained from discussing a potential transfer to Old Trafford with Benzema’s representatives, citing his age and estimated £86 million-per-season salary.Benzema joined Al-Ittihad of the Saudi Pro League only six months ago, following the conclusion of his illustrious fourteen-year tenure at Real Madrid. 
However, coach Marcelo Gallardo has reprimanded the former France forward for missing the team’s preseason training program.Benzema was not included in the squad’s journey to Dubai, as Gallardo informed the five-time Champions League champion that he was not permitted to accompany the group. Benzema, who appeared in 20 games for Al-Ittihad and tallied 12 goals, is presently apprehensive of his future, but he is rumored to be eager to return to Europe.United want to sign a striker on loan this month, with Ten Hag’s side among the lowest scoring teams in the Premier League this season, with 24 goals from 21 games. Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund have struggled to score regularly, while Anthony Martial has failed to find form or fitness and is currently sidelined.
United are exploring the loan market this month, with a view to bringing someone in on a short-term deal, with Financial Fair Play rules restricting them to temporary deals. “You always have to consider such choices,” Ten Hag admitted earlier this month.
“They are, again, two very good loans; (Marcel) Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst really contributed to our success last year. When such opportunities come up, we have to take them.
It is uncertain whether Chelsea or Arsenal, who are also seeking a striker, would be amenable to the idea of Benzema being offered an escape route from Saudi Arabia. Benzema was capped 97 times for France and won 25 major trophies during his tenure in Madrid prior to his retirement from international football in December 2022.
Jordan Henderson, a former captain of Liverpool, is also seeking to depart Al-Ettifaq after only six months, and Ajax manager John van ‘t Schip has confirmed the club is interested in signing the midfielder.