Mauricio Pochettino can finally unleash dream Chelsea attack after Ballon d'Or transfer
For many, Chelsea would be plain stupid not to consider making a move for Karim Benzema.
Over 430 club career goals, as well as 37 for France, Benzema is one of the greatest to ever play the game. After emerging as one of Europe's hottest prospects at Lyon, the 36-year-old's time at Real Madrid was somewhat overshadowed by the dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The striker scored 354 goals for Los Blancos, winning four La Liga titles and the Champions League on five occasions. Benzema's long list of individual accolades speaks volumes with the Ballon d'Or, UEFA Men's Player of the Year and Golden Player Man Award were all won in 2022.
A summer move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad has not gone to plan with reports suggesting Benzema is open to a return to Europe. Reports have suggested a loan move could be on the cards, with Manchester United keen.
Interest from Stamford Bridge has been mute but the need for a clinical striker is greater than ever.Christopher Nkunku's long-awaited return was short-lived with another injury while Nicolas Jackson's move to England has produced mixed results.
The Blues have, despite losing eight Premier League games and looking far from their best, managed to drag themselves up the table. Saturday's narrow win over Fulham has left them ninth — nine points behind the top four — but Mauricio Pochettino could strengthen his side's options in attack with a move for Benzema.
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Chelsea are fortunate to have so many options to choose from. Pochettino's standard 4-2-3-1 system used means four players spearheading attacks. Out wide, Raheem Sterling and Cole
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