Karim Benzema is a hot property right now. If he was a Monopoly location he would be Park Lane, and it seems that many sides want to purchase the French international. Spurs are the latest to show an interest in the long-time Arsenal target (various).

Lyon striker Benzema, 20, scores goals for fun. Clearly the French League is not in the same bracket at the likes of La Liga, Serie A and the Premier League; however, he has shown his potential in the Champions League and in the international game and this is why the £20m-rated youngster could very well be on his way to England in the summer.

Manchester United also want Benzema but they were also after Dimitar Berbatov and that move hasn’t quite come to fruition. However, the Bulgarian may become a target once again come the end of the season and obviously that would fuel any potential White Hart Lane bid for the Lyon man.

'Defeat against Sir Alex’s United side may further convince Benzema that if he wants to grow as a player then he may be best advised to leave his hometown club and pursue his career elsewhere'


Recent defeats against Lens and Le Mans have proved that Alain Perrin’s side are by no means invincible in the domestic game and seemingly inevitable defeat against Sir Alex’s United side may further convince Benzema that if he wants to grow as a player then he may be best advised to leave his hometown club and pursue his career elsewhere.

One thing is for sure - one hell of a bidding war will come into operation should he indeed become available and Lyon may find it increasingly difficult to keep their best player.