There are many Karim Benzema next club odds flying about with rumours the former Real Madrid striker is unhappy and wanting to break away from his mega-bucks deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema Next Club Odds Have Big Teams On High-Alert
French footballing old-timer, Karim Benzema was one of the big headline summer signings for the up-and-coming Saudi Pro League – in a free transfer with Al-Ittihad that was reported to be worth $200m over 2 1/2 years.
However, having played just 15 matches for his Saudi side and scoring nine goals, there are strong rumours circulating that Benzema could be ready to end his time in the Middle East.
With reports saying the striker is unhappy with life there.
The Saudi League managed to attract other big names like Cristiano Ronaldo, but Liverpool‘s Mo Salah hasn’t been tempted and maybe there’s a reason for that.
Add in the recent departure of Jordan Henderson, then could this start a ‘snowball effect’ of star signings wanting away from the lucrative league and a return to the familiar surroundings of European football?
Karim Benzema Next Club Odds Have Arsenal and Chelsea As Favourites
With that in mind, Chelsea and Arsenal have been put on high-alert, with the two big London sides the early front-runners in the Karim Benzema next club odds market, which has been compiled by the SportsLens betting team.
Despite his age (36), Benzema is still regarded as one of the best strikers in the world and this has been backed up again with his Al-Ittihad move – scoring at a 60% strike-rate (9-from-15).
Of course, the Benzema prolific days came when he was at Real Madrid – bagging a stonking 238 goals from 439 matches, which equates to a tasty 54% return.
These are the kind of scoring stats that both Chelsea and Arsenal would love now, with the Blues languishing in nineth place in the Premier League and the Gunners having dropped off the pace slightly over Christmas back in fourth.
It’s also no secret that both London sides are crying out for a recognised number nine and even though it will be a quick fix based on his age, Benzema is the kind of experienced player that could make an instant impact in the Premier League – where he’s yet to ply his trade.
Arsenal and Chelsea will also be aware they trail in league goals scored this season to six sides – Liverpool, Man City, Spurs, Newcastle, Villa, Brighton – and will be keen to rectify that in the second half of the campaign.
Of the two, big-spending Chelsea are the slight favourites in the SportsLens Karim Benzema next club odds betting at 5/2, with Arsenal, who will also offer the carrot of Champions League football, just half a point back at 3/1.
A Return To Real Madrid Might Tempt Some At 25/1
At bigger odds a return to Spain and the club where Benzema made his name – Real Madrid – might look value at 25/1.
However, the SportsLens odds team think that, if a move to the Premier League falls down – then America and the MLS is more likely at 4/1 than heading back to the Bernabeu.
Of course, another Real legend, David Beckham also ended this career in the US, playing in the MLS and there is every chance Benzema could follow suit with this option third favourite in the Karim Benzema next club odds betting market.
Karim Benzema Next Club Odds
- Chelsea 5/2
- Arsenal 3/1
- Any MLS 4/1
- Any Saudi PL 7/1
- Lyon 7/1
- PSG 12/1
- Man Utd 14/1
- Real Madrid 25/1
Note: Odds are subject to change
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