Karim Benzema's brother responds to rumours of Real Madrid return
- Reports in Spain have suggested Carlo Ancelotti has asked for Benzema's return to Madrid
- Benzema has played down countless reports suggesting he wants to leave Saudi Arabia
- Striker's brother has also responded to speculation
By Tom Gott
The brother of Al Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has played down reports the Frenchman could return to Real Madrid this month.
Benzema left Madrid on a free transfer at the end of last season for a switch to Saudi Arabia but is being linked with a return to Europe after just six months amid reports of a clash with Al Ittihad manager Marcelo Gallardo.
The likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been tipped to try bring Benzema to the Premier League, while Sport recently claimed that Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked for the 36-year-old to be brought back to the club on a six-month loan deal.
A translation of the report from RMC Sport went as far as to claim that Madrid manager Florentino Perez had blocked the move - a detail which the original copy does not mention - and it was this translation which caught the eye of Benzema's brother.
"LIAR," Benzema's brother wrote on Instagram in response to the story alongside three laughing emojis.
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Despite numerous reports suggesting Benzema is looking for a way out of Al Ittihad, the veteran striker recently moved to end the speculation by denying claims of a desire to leave Saudi Arabia this month.
Nevertheless, clubs across Europe remain attentive to his situation, but it remains to be seen whether Madrid will make a move to bring the legendary striker back to Spain.
Jude Bellingham has taken over the goalscoring responsibilities in Madrid, bagging 18 goals in 26 games from midfield, while makeshift striker Rodrygo has 12 in 30 outings. The on-loan Joselu, who is the only natural striker in the squad, has managed ten goals this year.
Benzema's former club Lyon are also believed to hold an interest in the striker, whose immense wages in the Middle East would prove problematic for even the richest Premier League sides.
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