Benzema to hold clear-the-air talks with Al-Ittihad - Friday's gossip

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French striker Karim Benzema was linked with a move away from Al-Ittihad in January but will hold clear-the-air talks with the Saudi Pro League club, who want the 36-year-old to stay for another season. (Ben Jacobs)external-link

Aston Villa's English defender Calum Chambers rejected offers from three Championship teams, despite the Midlands club being open to let the 29-year-old leave. (Football Insider)external-link

Championship promotion hopefuls West Brom were among the clubs to enquire about signing former Arsenal defender Chambers. (Mail)external-link

Former Everton winger Ademola Lookman, 26, is being targeted by Atletico Madrid and Juventus, who could make a move for the Nigeria international, who currently plays for Atalanta, in the summer. (Sun)external-link

West Ham rejected a late loan approach from Fulham for Algeria winger Said Benrahma as the Cottagers tried to beat Lyon to the 28-year-old's signature. (Fabrizio Romano)external-link

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, who is joining Ferrari in 2025, has already hinted he could join forces with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United once the curtain closes on their partnership at Mercedes this year. (Express)external-link

Arsenal could give Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga a second chance after the 24-year-old's positive performances on loan at Luton Town. (Caughtoffside) external-link

Spain winger Bryan Gil had been linked with a loan move in January but the 22-year-old has decided to stay at Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)external-link

Italy midfielder Stefano Sensi's loan move from Inter Milan to Leicester City is off despite the 28-year-old passing a medical on Thursday. (Telegraph - subscription required) external-link

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