Reports recently have linked Real Madrid front man Karim Benzema with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. However Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a January move for the talented Frenchman. “There’s nothing in that, he said. He’s a good player, I like him, and he looks a real talent. But certainly we haven’t made any enquires at all for him. There’s definitely nothing going on there at the moment.”
What’s strikes me at first, is Harry’s choice of words. “At the moment” would certainly allude that it is something the Spurs manager has given some serious thought. Is Harry thinking about a summer raid for the Madrid player, rather than a winter acquisition?
With Benzema cup tied in the Champions League would there be any point in purchasing the striker come January? Arguably yes, Spurs currently find themselves competing with the big boys at home and abroad and the addition of Benzema would certainly help in terms of Tottenham’s domestic campaign. The classy Frenchman would add not only depth but pure quality.
It seems I’m not alone in my opinion that a January move for Benzema wouldn’t be a bad deal at all. Not always the most reliable source in the world, but the Daily Mail explains that “Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is keen to strengthen his squad in January, with Spurs still flying high after a 3-2 derby win against Arsenal and a Champions League win against Inter Milan put trophies very much on the agenda.”
Benzema’s move, if it materializes could prove to be just the tonic, in recent weeks it has become evident that Robbie Keane no longer has a future at White Hart Lane. Furthermore, I’m sure even the biggest of Robbie Keane fans wouldn’t argue that Karim Benzema would be more than an adequate replacement.
It would be fair to say that Benzema would immediately become the focal point of the attack at White Hart Lane, something he could deem attractive after failing to get a consistent run of games at Madrid. Furthermore In the wake of Van der Vaart’s signing, Benzema would become another genuine star signing for Spurs as Redknapp looks to build a side that will really challenge for the Premier League following their early Champions League form this season.
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