Lyon accept Madrid's Benzema bid

Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema.

Madrid and Manchester United have been vying for the services of the 21-year-old but Lyon continued to insist before today that the France international would remain at the Stade Gerland for another season at least.

However, Les Gones announced on their official website this afternoon that they have accepted a fee of at least €35m from Madrid for the player, with performance clauses set to see that fee rise to €41m.