Hands off, United! Lyon are planning to keep hold of wanted man Benzema

13 June 2009 12:54
Lyon director Bernard Lacombe is confident Karim Benzema will still be at the Stade Gerland next season. The young striker is one of the world's hottest properties at themoment, with Inter Milan and Real Madrid among the clubs reportedly considering tabling a £40 million bid. Speculation is also rife that Manchester United are ready to usesome of the money earned from the impending sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to bring Benzema to Old Trafford.

Source: Daily_Mail