Karim Benzema turns down Man United in favour of Madrid Visit 888Sport Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 29 Jun 2009 Tweet Karim Benzema (credit: Shimmy Sugar) Related Articles See all Transfers news Share it Pin It Real Madrid are now the clear favourites to sign the 21-year-old Karim Benzema after tabling a £28 million bid. Manchester United will have to hope that French club Lyon are holding out for £30 million as they plan to hijack the transfer. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is now ready to confirm an Antonio Valencia deal that would take the winger to Manchester United for £16 million and quadruple his current wages. However, it's believed Ferguson would rather get his hands on Benzema or Ribery in favour of Valencia, who would join United only if those transfers are scuppered. Read our 888Sport review Claim your £88 free bet at 888Sport now Like Like Post to wall 168 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Fernando Torres Odds-On To Start Chelsea Opener23 May 2012Didier Drogba has announced his intention to leave Chelsea and William Hill are betting on who will What Next For Fernando Torres?23 May 2012Roman Abramovich insists Fernando Torres will not get his wish to leave Chelsea this summer – so wh Gareth Bale to stay at Tottenham, but Luka Modric to go23 May 2012Following Tottenham's demotion to the Europa League next season, Coral has opened betting on the fu Manchester United 2/1 to sign Luka Modric23 May 2012BetVictor believe Manchester United will win the race to sign want-away Tottenham playmaker Luka Mo Didier Drogba 8/13 for Shanghai Shenhua switch22 May 2012Chelsea Champions League hero Didier Drogba is odds-on to join Shanghai Shenhua, according to Ladbr Michael Owen’s Next Club Betting – Owen released by Manchester United17 May 2012William Hill are betting on the future of former Manchester United and England striker Michael Owen. More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Antonio Valencia, Franck Ribery, Karim Benzema, Manchester United, Real Madrid