Saturday, 22 November 2008

Benzema agent confirms Barcelona interest

Karim Djaziri, the agent of Olympique Lyon forward and French international Karim Benzema (20), has confirmed to French football site Algerie News that Barcelona is one of the European top clubs that is closely following the French striker.

Olympique Lyon would be informed about the interest of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United. The three clubs would have contacted the agent, with whom they are still talking, wanting to sign the player next summer.

Catalan sports paper Sport claims that, although the performances of Benzema during the European championships in June were disappointing to the Barcelona technical staff, the player continues to be one of Barcelona's transfer priorities for the summer of 2009.

Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain keeps working hard on the deal and a transfer of Benzema would not be linked to a possible renewal of Barcelona player Samuel Eto'o.

Read more:
Barcelona one of Benzema's favourite clubs
Barcelona working on Benzema transfer
Benzema only an option if Eto'o doesn't renew

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another striker (read as: new striker) is absolutely No.1 priority for Barca in the coming year. I prefer Eto'o renewal and I think he'll sign an extension. But, if Barca offload Henry next summer there will be no substitution for Eto'o. There will be only Bojan and Gudjohnsen. So, Benzema is excellent choice, but beside him I'd like to see someone like Huntelaar.

Barca nerd-fan said...

For the left wing problem... I think Barca can go for this 20 year old Argentine called Diego Buonanotte. He plays for River plate. A small guy (only 5ft2) But quite destructive and good at goal scoring.

Barca nerd-fan said...

He also plays center attacking midfield, so he can often swap positions with Iniesta during the game. I reckond he certainly will make good partnership with Iniesta on the left. Destruction... that's what Barca need on their lert wing. For left back... Armand Traore or Urby Emmanuelson.

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