Turkish reports say Trabzonspor have opened discussions about signing Al-Hilal striker Karim Benzema, raising the possibility of the former France international sharing an attack with Egypt forward Mohamed Salah.
Benzema’s future at Al-Hilal remains uncertain, with several reports suggesting the Saudi Pro League club could terminate his contract before the current summer transfer window closes.
Al-Hilal are looking to recruit another striker at the request of manager Simone Inzaghi. Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins and Victor Osimhen are among the forwards reportedly being considered by the club.
The latest development was reported by prominent Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, who said on X that Trabzonspor had asked about the conditions required to sign Benzema this summer.
🚨 Trabzonspor, Al-Hilal forması giyen Karim Benzema’nın sartlarını sordu!
Trabzonspor have also been negotiating with Al-Hilal over a possible deal for Darwin Nunez, although no agreement has yet been reached between the clubs.
Sabuncuoglu reported that Benzema could now become an alternative target after being offered to Trabzonspor, with talks beginning at the same time with the French striker.
“Trabzonspor, Al-Hilal ile yaptıgı gorusmelerde henuz anlasmaya varamadı. Surec devam ederken Karim Benzema, Trabzonspor’a onerildi ve Fransız yıldızla eszamanlı gorusmeler basladı!”
The reports do not indicate that a deal has been completed, and negotiations with either Benzema or Al-Hilal remain ongoing. The potential move has nevertheless created the prospect of Benzema joining a Trabzonspor forward line that could also include Mohamed Salah, although the report presents that partnership as a possibility rather than a confirmed arrangement.
Trabzonspor supporters can currently buy tickets for the club’s matches in the Turkish league.
Benzema joined Al-Hilal during the January transfer window after terminating his contract with Al-Ittihad. He did not win the Roshn Saudi League title with Al-Hilal last season.
The striker’s position at the club has since become a subject of speculation, particularly with Al-Hilal preparing to strengthen their attacking options under Inzaghi. The identity of the club’s next striker could influence whether Benzema remains in Saudi Arabia or is allowed to pursue a move elsewhere.
The report comes amid wider Turkish transfer activity involving high-profile forwards. A separate headline also referred to a response from Salah’s agent to comments made by the president of Besiktas, although no further details were provided in the source article.
