Manchester United should sign Karim Benzema this January, Andy Cole has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, the signing would 150% be worth it, even if the Frenchman is only acquired for one training session with the team.
Cole added that Benzema can still deliver in the Premier League at his age because he looks after himself well.
His words, “150%. I would sign him if it was only for a training session. I was very surprised when he left Real Madrid in the summer, but I understand why it happened. That money he’s earning in Saudi Arabia is generational wealth. It’s for his kids and his kids’ kids. When you’re at that age in your career and you’ve already won four La Liga titles, five Champions League trophies and the Ballon d’Or, I can understand why he went to Saudi. Could he do it in the Premier League at his age? 100% considering the way he looks after himself. If Manchester United have the opportunity to sign him, then they should definitely try and make that happen.”
On Everton’s Branthwaite, “He’s done really well for Everton this season. When you’re performing for a struggling side and people are talking about your performances in a positive light, then you must be playing very well. However, the question is, is he better than Harry Maguire? Harry Maguire since he’s come back into Manchester United’s team this season has played like the Harry Maguire we saw at Leicester City. Take away Jarrad’s age, is he better than Harry Maguire? Will he improve Manchester United? These are the questions that you need to ask yourself as a prospective buyer. If you look at Manchester City’s centre-backs, are they all top drawer? They allowed Aymeric Laporte, who’s a brilliant player, to go to Saudi Arabia in the summer because he couldn’t get in the team. That tells you everything. Manchester United need to buy players that improve their side because if they continue to buy players of a similar standard to what they’ve already got, then they’re not going to move forward.”
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