Fergie ready to launch fresh United swoop for Lyon hitman Benzema

27 April 2009 10:07
Manchester United are weighing up a summer swoop for Lyon hitman Karim Benzema.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson came close to landing the France striker last summer but was put off by his £40million price tag.[LNB] Top target: Karim Benzema is on Manchester United's radar[LNB]United brought Dimitar Berbatov to Old Trafford instead but they areset to reignite their move for Benzema, according to the Daily Mirror.[LNB]His future at the French giants is in serious doubt as they struggle to nail down a place in next season's Champions League.[LNB] Doubts: Carlos Tevez could be on his way out of Old Trafford[LNB]Ferguson's scouts are reported to have been at Lyon's goalless draw with Paris St Germain at the weekend.[LNB]Any move would surely finish Carlos Tevez's stint at United, with his two-year deal expiring at the end of the season.[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Benzema delivers shock snub to United as striker plots his exit from LyonA-Zlatan: Our guide to the cream of the stars in European footballUnited boss Fergie sets his sights on Lyon's Benzema as Tevez replacementLyon price United and Arsenal target Karim Benzema at £80millionMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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