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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to raid former employers for Karim Benzema
CHELSEA could launch a surprise move for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema in January according to reports in Portugal.
The Frenchman was the subject of interest from Arsenal in the summer, but a move didn't materialise.
The Blues brought in Samuel Eto'o in the summer, but has had to rotate him, Demba Ba and Fernando Torres this season.
And a report in Portuguese paper A Bola suggests Mourinho will make a concerted effort to land him.
Benzema has failed to score in his last five La Liga fixtures.
However, his overall goals to games ratio as he has netted 47 times in 97 La Liga appearances.
Chelsea enjoyed a 4-0 win away at Steaua Bucharest last night while Real Madrid take on FC Copenhagen.