Manchester United’s offensive firepower could reach a whole new level, according to reports followed closely by Live Cricket BPL viewers. After locking in Zlatan Ibrahimović, José Mourinho has now turned his sights to Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema. If United secure both stars, alongside Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, and Marcus Rashford, they could unleash the most fearsome attacking lineup in the Premier League.
Mourinho is set to sign a three-year contract with Manchester United worth £20 million per season. The Portuguese tactician has already convinced Ibrahimović to join him at Old Trafford on a 1+1 contract, reportedly worth £10 million annually. The Swedish striker is expected to wear the iconic number 9 jersey and is seen by Mourinho as the club’s next Eric Cantona. While Zlatan’s arrival already elevates United’s strike force, according to insider Mark Ogden, Mourinho is not done. His next objective is to bring in Karim Benzema.
Benzema just completed his most efficient season in La Liga, scoring 24 goals in 24 appearances. Mourinho and Benzema have a strong history—during Mourinho’s tenure at Real Madrid, the French striker netted 79 goals in 150 matches under his leadership. Their familiarity and tactical understanding could give United a major edge if the reunion happens.
Real Madrid is reportedly pursuing Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and if the Gabon international joins Los Blancos, Benzema may be allowed to leave. Fueling transfer speculation further, Benzema recently posted a photo on social media hugging his daughter, with a Manchester United jersey subtly placed in the background. Though he reaffirmed his loyalty to Madrid on Twitter, the transfer market is often full of surprises.
United executives are also monitoring the situation closely. It’s known that Madrid is in talks to renew Benzema’s contract, potentially offering him a weekly wage of £150,000. During the 2015–16 season, Benzema scored 24 league goals, while Ibrahimović tallied 38 in Ligue 1. Together, they racked up 62 goals—a staggering output.
Should Mourinho succeed in assembling this star-studded lineup of Ibrahimović, Benzema, Rooney, Martial, and Rashford, it would be a perfect blend of experience and youthful energy. Veterans like Zlatan and Rooney would bring leadership, while Martial and Rashford inject pace and raw talent. With such a squad, Manchester United’s long-awaited resurgence may finally be on the horizon.
Live Cricket BPL fans who enjoy tracking elite-level football moves will want to watch this transfer saga closely. It’s shaping up to be a summer where Old Trafford could once again become home to Europe’s deadliest strikers—something even die-hard cricket followers on Live Cricket BPL won’t want to miss.