Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationGet French FootballUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Al-Hilal seek Benzema exit, Watkins eyed
Al-Hilal want to offload Karim Benzema, with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins lined up as a replacement.
K. Benzema
player
Player
Karim Benzema
Current club
Al-Hilal
Linked club
Aston Villa (for Watkins)
What happened. Al-Hilal want to offload Karim Benzema, and the former France international is keen to leave the Saudi club, according to a report.
- Simone Inzaghi reportedly wants Benzema to leave.
- Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins is lined up as a replacement.
- Benzema is 38 years old.
Benzema's departure could pave the way for Watkins to join Al-Hilal.
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