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title: "Karim Benzema’s agent holds talks with Manchester United"
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# Karim Benzema’s agent holds talks with Manchester United

**According to Manchester Evening News, Karim Benzema’s agent met with Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, which has led to speculation about a potential move to Manchester for the Frenchman.**

Woodward was spotted in The Savoy Hotel in London with Karim Djaziri on Wednesday evening, leading to rumours that the Red Devils could be planning a £40 million swoop for the current Real Madrid striker, who has been linked to a departure from the Santiago Bernabeu for some time.

Last season, Wayne Rooney was United’s lowest top scorer, since 1982 – when Frank Stapleton claimed the unwanted honour. With Radamel Falcao’s loan not being extended, and Robin van Persie’s future in doubt, with recent reports suggesting a move to Turkey could be on the cards, Louis van Gaal’s only other striker that is recognised is James Wilson, the 19-year-old who has recently broke into the first team set-up.

However, with Wilson tipped for a loan spell away, with moves in the Premier League and Championship believed to be available to the youngster, Louis van Gaal’s £150 million transfer budget could contribute to adding the ’20-goals-a-season’ striker that the Dutchman desires.

Sir Alex Ferguson was once interested in Benzema, during his Lyon days. In fact, the ex-Boss gave the French international a Manchester United shirt when the two sides met in 2008, in a 1-1 draw.

The following year, Benzema joined Madrid in a deal worth £35 million, with United signing England’s very own, Michael Owen.