Renowned football pundit Paul Parker has issued a solemn caution to Manchester United, advising the club against acquiring Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad, proclaiming that it would mirror their ill-fated decision to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Red Devils defender vehemently opposes the potential move, branding it a mere “PR signing” and a replication of past errors.

The Premier League giants have been the subject of intense speculation regarding Benzema, whose future at the Saudi Arabian club hangs in the balance. Parker, in an exclusive interview with SpilXperten, emphasized his apprehension, stating, “Karim Benzema would be yet another step backward. He would just be another PR signing, and Manchester United definitely doesn’t need that.”

This stark warning comes in the wake of lingering concerns over the club’s transfer strategy and player acquisitions. Parker minced no words, drawing parallels between a prospective Benzema signing and the regrettable acquisitions of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, and Cristiano Ronaldo. With conviction, he remarked, “It would just be making the same mistake as before when they brought in Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, and Cristiano Ronaldo. It would be yet another step backwards.”

The gravity of Parker’s words reverberates throughout the football community, igniting fervent discussions about Manchester United’s future and transfer policies. As the football world awaits the club’s decision, the echoes of past missteps serve as poignant reminders of the perils of misguided signings.