"Karim Benzema is out of contract at Al Ittihad in June and, at 38 years old, he was keen to stay at the club for a bit longer. However, discussions over a new deal turned sour, with Benzema feeling disrespected. Sources have told ESPN that the offer from the Saudi Pro League, which handles the contracts of the main players at PIF-owned clubs, would essentially mean the 38-year-old would almost play for free."
"It's not something that could happen anytime soon, but United are well aware of his situation. They know that he is a boyhood United fan and that he still spends a lot of time back in Manchester with family and friends. They also know that he is Chelsea's poster-boy and under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033. United sources have spoken about Palmer in the past as a deal that could materialise some time in the future,"
Karim Benzema will be out of contract at Al Ittihad in June and sought to extend his stay. Negotiations deteriorated after Benzema felt disrespected when an offer from the Saudi Pro League effectively required him to almost play for free. He rejected that offer and withdrew from the club's first team. The former Real Madrid forward is considering options including a return to Europe or a move to Major League Soccer. Manchester United have monitored Chelsea's Carney Palmer as a possible future target, noting his boyhood ties, Manchester connections and Chelsea contract through 2033, but any transfer would be expensive and currently speculative.
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