Erik ten Hag may have to look elsewhere for reinforcements (Picture: Getty)Manchester United are unlikely to make a move for Karim Benzema with Ineos sceptical about handing big-money deals to past-their-peak players, according to reports. There has been a degree of short-termism with regard to a number of United’s signings in recent years, particularly in the January window. United have also handed big salaries to Casemiro and Raphael Varane, though Ineos are said to have ‘questioned the wisdom’ of both those deals and feel it is something that should be avoided going forward. Deals for Casemiro and Varane wouldn’t happen under Ineos (Picture: Getty)The former is on around £375,000-a-week while the latter takes home £340,000-a-week, massive outlays for players who appear to be on the decline. MORE : Karim Benzema transfer would lift Manchester United and ease pressure on Rasmus Hojlund, says Paul InceMORE : Paul Ince tells Manchester United there is no point club signing any players in January transfer windowMORE : Manchester United legend Patrice Evra fires warning to Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Erik ten Hag

Source: Metro January 24, 2024 16:58 UTC