Man
Utd's Fergie admits admiration for Benzema, Ben
Arfa
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted his
interest in Olympique Lyon attacking pair Karim Benzema and Hatem
Ben Arfa.
Ferguson was a guest of Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas
last weekend and told the Sunday Times: "The president's
hospitality was wonderful, the food was terrific, the wine even
better.
"We never discussed any footballers."
He owned up, though, to the fact that Benzema is "a
possibility" - short of an actual bid, as strong a declaration he
wants a player that Ferguson will ever make.
"It [striker] is an area we tried to strengthen last
summer and I don't think that's left us. I have big hopes for
[Danny] Welbeck and he's progressing well but he's young. And we
have [Frazier] Campbell coming back who has done well at Hull, but
he's young as well," said Ferguson.
"Benzema is only 20 and Ben Arfa is also 20. Lyons produce
young players and Benzema is a local boy, which I'm sure gives them
pride."