Andy Cole has named the player his former club Manchester United should ‘150 per cent’ sign in the current January transfer window.
United have been linked to a number of stars and recent reports have indicated that they are interested in a move for former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Benzema is eager to return to Europe just months after joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad having ended his 14-year spell in the Spanish capital last June.
United have been short of firepower all season and are the lowest goalscorers among the top 14 sides in the Premier League.
Asked if United should look to sign Benzema this month, Cole told Betfred: ‘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.’
