The world of football is never short on drama, and the latest transfer rumour to sweep through the sports pages is that Karim Benzema has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid.

According to reports in Spain, the French striker has been offered a new contract at the Bernabeu, but he appears to be unhappy with his role within the team and wants to leave the club.

Benzema's agent, Mino Raiola, has already spoken out about the situation, stating that the player is "very happy" at Real Madrid and that any speculation about him leaving the club is "total nonsense".

However,Serie A Observation despite this denial, there have been numerous reports linking Benzema with a move to Manchester United or Chelsea in recent weeks.

One such report claims that United are keen on signing the forward as part of their summer recruitment drive, while another suggests that Chelsea are also interested in bringing Benzema to Stamford Bridge.

Regardless of which club ends up landing Benzema, it seems likely that the forward will face competition for a place in the starting line-up once again.

With Cristiano Ronaldo now playing for Juventus, Benzema will need to prove himself as one of the most important players in the team if he wants to remain a key figure at Real Madrid.

It remains to be seen how this latest transfer saga will play out, but one thing is certain - the future of Karim Benzema in white and blue stripes looks to be anything but clear cut.

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