It has been reported that out-of-favour Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has singled out Arsenal as his desired destination this summer, after being told by Jose Mourinho that he will not be a regular at the Bernabeu, according to Metro.
The 23-year-old’s agent is believed to be holding extensive talks with the Spanish club in order to get his client more playing time next season. However, after Real Madrid President Florentino Perez stated that he was not prepared to make such promises, Benzema’s representative has correspondingly told the club to consider letting the striker depart the Spanish capital this summer.
Reports are suggesting that an asking price of £25 million (€28 million) would be an acceptable amount to secure Benzema’s services this summer, and having made an initial enquiry into the striker’s availability last week, Arsenal are expected to continue with interest and negotiate a feasible deal for the France international.
The French star is said to have chosen the Emirates Stadium over his other options, which supposedly include Serie A outfits Juventus and Inter Milan, or a possible return to his native France, for the chance to work with fellow Frenchman Arsene Wenger.
However, it remains to be seen whether frugal Wenger would be willing to open his cheque book and spend what would be viewed as a colossal amount of cash on one player, of if Real Madrid would be prepared to lower their valuation if Benzema refuses to listen to other options.
I can’t stress how much I would love to see this guy at Arsenal. I have been a fan of Benzema since his days at Lyon, and also tipped him to become a world-class striker in the future.
I would certainly try to lower his valuation if I was Wenger, but if Real refuse to budge, then ultimately I would just meet the Spanish club’s £25 million asking price.
Arsenal could certainly do with another striker on board this summer, and to be honest, I can’t think of any other striker out there who is more superior than Karim Benzema.
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I have no problem with selling Chamkah and Bentnder, both would be at least 10mil each. Benzema is a massive fan of Wenger, this guy could be on par with king Henry given the chance.
firstly 25m is not 2 big for benzema because is going to be the next king henry at arsenal and fabregas is going to help him score goals 4 us and we need to ofload bendtner ,sagnal, squillaci arshavin and denilson and upload melo ,hazard,benzema,neuer,beins of everton and cahill of botten with the likes of this playerz arsenal we go for trophy next season
firstly 25m is not 2 big for benzema because is going to be the next king henry at arsenal and fabregas is going to help him score goals 4 us and we need to ofload bendtner ,sagnal, squillaci arshavin and denilson and upload melo ,hazard,benzema,neuer,baines of everton and cahill of botton with the likes of this playerz arsenal we go for trophy next season
Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please splash cash to bring him to arsenal. Im not surprised that he wants to be an amazing player at arsenal
Sell Bendtner, buy Benzema.
chamakh will go and his fees will cover almost half of benzemas fee.again how about that 4 a piece of business?bendtner will b needed as we`ll nedd cover in that position plus he`s highly rated by wemger
benzema is one of my fav players, hes young and so much potential, he has his whole career ahead of him, bring him to arsenal, he could do wonders for us if he is used right.
I dont know why you guys rate chamakh so low. He was playng very well. for someone first season in EPL – he did fine. especially in the first half.. when RvP was out injured.. Thn wenger decided to rest chmakh…WHY? and after tht he only came as a sub..
Look at Nasri – he plyd well in the first part of the EPL but wasnt great in the 2nd part.. So is he not good enough????
Chamakh wants to play for us.. and thats the kind of player we need.. commited.. like RvP.. I can’t say the same about Bendtner thou..
rvp shud be deployd as a left winger and walcott shud come in for him as a sub.. super sub..
Nasri, Benzma RvP upfront.. song, cesc, wilshere or ramsey mid field, clichy,verminator ??? 0r kosa or Djorou
Just buy him, he will shine here
The Fans who think it would be a god idea to buy this Player,should ask themselves one question,if he is so good,then why can’t he get in the Real Madrid Team.