Liverpool linked with world-class, 17-goal Champions League winning striker

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It’s silly season, alright…

Last night, Liverpool were tediously linked with an interest in Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, although in truth, we think the story is bogus.

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The article was penned by Diario Gol, who suggest that with Marco Asensio signing a bumper new deal at El Bernabeu, Benzema’s game-time will be limited next season and the forward wants a transfer elsewhere as a result.

They say PSG, Arsenal and ourselves are circling – but the 29-year-old really doesn’t fit Jurgen Klopp’s bill.

He doesn’t track, work and is pretty slow – and would not fit in the dynamic, selfless frontline Liverpool’s manager has tried to create. What’s more, his 17 goals last season is hardly awe-inspiring considering the talent around him and the matches he played.

Our manager prefers Roberto Firmino as a centre-forward to Daniel Sturridge (rightly or wrongly), so it’s pretty clear the kind of footballer he likes in offensive areas.

Benzema will also be on ludicrous wages and would command a hefty transfer fee too, having just won his third Champions League in four years.

A great player, but not someone who’s going to help Liverpool now or in the future.

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