The French striker has been compared to Barcelona striker Thierry Henry and Ferguson is keen to bring him to Old Trafford.
Ferguson is keen to do a player swap deal that will see Louis Saha and Mikael Silvestre joining Lyon.
A source close to United told The People: “United have had to offer more than they would have wanted for Benzema, but after his display the other night Ferguson is even more convinced he’s grabbing a massive star.”
