FRENCH giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a big-money bid for Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema.

Spanish newspaper AS claims the 30-year-old could be cut loose this summer as Bernabeu chiefs look to usher in a new dawn of 'Galacticos'.

4 PSG are reportedly interested in Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema Credit: Getty Images

Although not the most prolific striker, Benzema has forged a reputation as a creative team player, allowing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale to cut inside from the wings and score plenty of goals.

PSG splashed out a world-record £198million on Barcelona’s Neymar last summer, and Benzema could see the Brazilian go up another level if he replaces poacher Edinson Cavani in the middle of the front-three.

However, there are said to be plenty of other French clubs interested in securing Benzema’s signature.

Last year’s Ligue 1 winners Monaco are believed to be interested, as are a resurgent Marseille.

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4 The striker could be available for transfer this summer Credit: AP:Associated Press

However, former club Lyon could be Benzema’s destination after leaving the club for Real in 2009.

Current striker Mariano, signed from Los Blancos last summer, has scored 14 league goals in his maiden season and could be heading back to Madrid with rivals Atletico.

Lyon plan on securing a tasty fee for Mariano, allowing them to step in and convince Benzema to return to the club where he began his career as a child in 1996.

A return to his homeland could also see Benzema finally reclaim his place in the France squad ahead of the 2020 Euros, with the 81-times capped forward making his last international appearance in 2015 after the infamous Mathieu Valbuena sex tape blackmail controversy.

4 Former club Lyon are keen on bringing Benzema back Credit: Getty Images

4 The likes of Marseille and Monaco are also looking at Benzema Credit: Getty Images