Transfer: Benzema in shock may join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

Al Ettihad striker, Karim Benzema could be reunited with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before the January transfer window closes.

Benzema’s future is uncertain and he has been linked with away from the Saudi Pro League club.

According to L’Equipe, the French striker has spoken to a Riyadh-based club, fuelling speculations that he could link up with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

Head coach of Al-Ittihad, Marcelo Gallardo, is believed to have frozen Benzema out, with the club open to letting him leave on a temporary deal in January, but only within the Saudi Pro League.

Other than Al-Nassr, league leaders Al-Hilal are also being linked with the player.