According to reports from The Daily Star this afternoon, Arsenal could announce the signing of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema next Tuesday.
The 27 year-old boasts 133 goals in 281 appearances for Los Blancos, helping fire them to a La Liga title, the 2014 Champions League title and two Copa del Reys since his €35million arrival summer in 2009.
But Rafa Benitez plans to utilise three-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo as a lone centre-forward this season, which has put Benzema’s future in doubt.
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He’s been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United for much of the summer, with some sources claiming the Emirates outfit have already seen a £32million bid rejected.
And according to The Daily Star, Benzema could become a Gunner by next Tuesday via a £45million deal. They cite Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli, who wrote on Twitter; “Imminent closing for Benzema to Arsenal: Tuesday could be the day of medicals and announcement.”
The Star aren’t the most reliable of sources but the report coincides with recent comments from ex-QPR striker Rodney Marsh, who told talkSPORT earlier this week: “I had a phone call from a mate of mine, and he’s been right on many things, and he said that he believes Real Madrid have accepted a bid somewhere in the region of £48million for Benzema from Arsenal.”
I that i need is to see wenger sign a prolific attacker and a world class defending midfielder
Karim Benzema welcome to Arsenal medical on Tuesday
Some news are better left untold until it becomes reality and seen with the eyes… I choose not to be entagled with such rumours
thank you mr Wenger for bringing the top marksman in our beloved arsenal. he surely will bang them, #watch this space#
Every day u pple wil com bebzema tin
Me as arsenal fan i will not be happy until benzema comes at emiretes so my fellow fan dont be waste ur time but lets wait and see wheather he will come or not anyway karim ur welcome our door is open for you we love you benzema
am vry hppy to sign karim benzima
as an arsenal fan am very sure that benzema is coming to the Emirate next week Tuesday u r welcome karim we love you
I don’t know way I personally like arsenal,plying normal ball,but trohphy less, sing player they we not buy,since the arrival of mesult ozil changes followed, I wish Wenger should not buy player ,Peter check is enough.
we expect extra ordinary
When i see then i believe,i dnt depend on rumour
Benzima’s deal is far from been completed. Wenger in his press comference has made it clear that no deal is in place to sign the player. The media should stop fooling us.
until Benzema Be Ancount I Am Not Happy Yet, We Need D-midfieder
Please Arsenal, go on and sign Benzema.k.
Here we go, Arsenal we go to Benzema Frenchman
never trust Wenger when it comes to transfer issues. he is always self confidence until he is disgracefuly chased befor he b comes serious to strenght his team.d whole world no arsenal need 3 solid players to b title containders. does he has a share in arsenal transfer policy.he always fail to solve his most needed areas.
Wat z going on, ar w actually signing him or not? Iam gtn tird of all ds fak storiz .
It will only be wise to wait until transfer deadline day to know the way forward for Arsenal. This rumours are bound to lead to heartaches should they not come to pass fellow gunners.
Let wait and see what will happen on tuesday
Why Benzema ins is only talk?
I tink it will b beta if benzema cum 2 arsenal nd d missing of goal will reduce