Chelsea could have a real opportunity to sign a truly elite centre-forward before the transfer window closes. Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema, who left Real Madrid last summer, is a player who Chelsea are interested in, according to ESPN. And now a report from AFP has claimed that the 36-year-old has asked to leave Al-Ittihad temporarily. A short-term deal could work out well for Chelsea. They could bring in Benzema for the rest of the season before signing a more long-term option like Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in the summer. Benzema has not done badly in the Saudi Arabia this term, scoring nin…