Karim Benzema 'to reject China deal'

Karim Benzema will reportedly reject the opportunity to move to the Chinese Super League in this summer's transfer window.

Real Madrid are believed to be in the market for a new centre-forward, with Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu.

Benzema has only scored five La Liga goals during the 2017-18 campaign, and it has been suggested that Los Blancos will attempt to offload the Frenchman at the end of the season.

There is believed to be a host of interest from the super-rich Chinese Super League, but according to Don Balon, the 30-year-old is not prepared to entertain a move away from Europe at this stage of his career.

Benzema has netted nine times and provided 11 assists in 36 appearances in all competitions this term.