Benzema to PSG? Verratti Could Hold the Key to Blockbuster Summer Swap
French striker Karim Benzema could be set for a sensational return to Ligue 1, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly eyeing the Real Madrid forward as part of a high-profile summer transfer shake-up.
According to persistent reports from the Spanish press, Real Madrid are pushing to sign Italy and PSG midfield maestro Marco Verratti, who has caught the eye with his performances at the World Cup. Los Blancos are reportedly prepared to offer €40 million to secure the Italian’s services.
However, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi appears unwilling to let one of his most prized midfielders go without a significant return. Spanish daily AS reports that the Qatari owner has countered with a bold proposal: a swap deal involving Karim Benzema or Angel Di Maria—two influential players in Real Madrid’s recent Champions League triumph.
While Benzema has long been linked with a potential homecoming to France, the deal hinges on whether Real Madrid are willing to part ways with their trusted striker. Di Maria, on the other hand, could be more attainable, as the club seeks to refresh its squad.
If PSG and Madrid fail to reach an agreement over Verratti, the Spanish giants are expected to turn their attention to other midfield targets, including Germany’s Toni Kroos, Chilean powerhouse Arturo Vidal, France’s Paul Pogba, and Brazil’s Ramires.
With the summer transfer window heating up and the World Cup in full swing, this potential swap deal could be one of the most talked-about moves of the season. For now, all eyes remain on Verratti—and whether his future lies in Paris or at the Santiago Bernabéu.
