Manchester United are to make an opening offer for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

United failed to agree personal terms last summer with the Frenchman after settling on a £35 million fee with Olympique Lyon.

Benzema's first season in Madrid has been a disaster and concluded with the striker missing out on World Cup selection this week.

The Sunday Express says United will set the ball rolling with a £15 million offer for Benzema immediately after this weekend's final round of Liga matches.