Boss Alex Ferguson lost out in his first attempt to
sign the 22-year-old last summer, when he was outbid by Real
Madrid.
The France striker made a £31million switch from Lyon.
But he has been a flop for the Spanish giants, who are now ready to
sell for around £25m.
Benzema has started only 14 La Liga games this season
and scored just eight league goals.
United's owners, the Glazers, are desperate to make a
big-name signing to silence some of the opposition to their
reign.
Nemanja Vidic could be used as a £10m makeweight in a
Benzema deal.
