Lyon: Karim Benzema May Go To Manchester United
The Lyon star could finally be set for a move to England.

Olympique Lyonnais advisor Bernard Lacombe has said that the club could be powerless to stop Karim Benzema moving to Manchester United this summer.

The French striker has long been linked with a move away from Stade Gerland, and now this is beginning to look like becoming a reality.

The 21-year-old striker has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the Red Devils appear to have stolen a march on the rest.

Lacombe, who acts as an advisor to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, has stated that a bid could come in from the Manchester based club in the summer.

The Lyon advisor also stated that if the offer is big enough, the club would have to accept it, much like they did with the £24 million offer they received from Chelsea for midfielder Michael Essien.

Speaking to Progres, Lacombe said, "He is with us, but nobody knows what will happen.

"We didn’t think Michael Essien would leave at the time, but when Chelsea arrived with the cheque,

"If Manchester, who as we know have plenty of cash available, want to buy Benzema, what can you do?”

Benzema himself has stated in recent seasons that he would like to win the Champions League with the club, but this is now looking like an impossible dream, and the France international may now be tempted to try his luck with the Premier League champions.

United are on the lookout for a striker after announcing that Carlos Tevez will not be remaining with the club.

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