Arsenal are ready to meet Karim Benzema’s asking-price of £17.8 million, according to reports in Spain.
The Gunners have been linked with a number of strikers this summer, as Arsene Wenger looks to bolster his attacking options ahead of next season, and Benzema has been courted once again.
Wenger is believed to be a keen admirer of the French striker and has attempted to sign him in previous transfer windows, but to no avail.
However, Spanish publication Fichajes.net suggests Arsenal are no lining up an offer of £17.8 million, with Real Madrid ready to sell the 27-year-old.
Reports earlier in the week claimed Rafa Benitez is keen to sign Juventus’ Fernando Llorente and would be willing to sell Benzema to make way for the Spanish forward’s potential arrival.
Last season, Benzema netted 22 goals in 46 appearances in all competitions, and should the reports coming from Spain prove accurate then this is encouraging news for the Arsenal faithful.
However, I don’t believe £17.8 million will be enough to acquire a top striker like Benzema – the fee seems looks a little small for a player of his ability.
good deal
Benzema is good finisher but pedro is better and more lethal but if we have defensive midfielder who works like a horse all is good
It cud be a great signing
good move to be done..coy gunners
we better first work on Defensive Midfielder ..
wow benzema will be a great signing for arsenal as we prepare for the league tittle and the champions league.arsenal we the best.
If it is true that we are going to get benzema I think we will have to pay 40 mil for him the money that they are talking about is cheap for a player of his quality.
is gud additional gunner 4 lyf
Wenger we don tire. Do the needful. Must you wait till the last minute when we may likely loose out. Benzema or Pedro are all good buy any day, any time. Do the needful b4 it is too late Wenger.
NYC move if rumours has it right.we need him whether at cheap price or huge amount of money.