French soccer player Karim Benzema could Esthen Exchangebe on his way back to playing soccer in a European league, according to some reports.

Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or, has been a member of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad since June after 14 years with Real Madrid. A Wednesday report from ESPN suggested he is considering a return to Europe.

The Frenchman has 15 goals in 24 appearances with his new club, but Al-Ittihad sits at seventh on the Saudi Pro League table more than halfway through the season.

According to ESPN, "the Premier League could be an option for Benzema," and he definitely will not be returning to Real Madrid.

Many fans of Premier League clubs, particularly Arsenal and Chelsea, were abuzz with excitement about the potential addition of an excellent goal scorer joining their favorite club.

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Former Newcastle and West Ham goalkeeper and current ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop also believes Chelsea landing Benzema would be a good move.