- Arsenal have reportedly submitted a bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema
- Arsene Wenger wants his fellow countryman to come to the Premier League
- The former Monaco boss wants Benzema to boost his attack in the EPL
Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly made a £35 million bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will the aim of bringing him to the Premier League.
The Gunners just sold Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez to rivals Manchester United and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to use the money to bring in another top forward.
Arsenal have already brought in Henrikh Mkhitaryan in a swap deal and are also said to be closing in on Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Arsenal want Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema (photo: Goal)
According to the report by Spanish media outlet, Don Balon, Arsenal have made an official bid to Real Madrid for the possibility of signing Karim Benzema.
The 30-year-old Frenchman has made 21 appearances for the La Liga champions this season and has scored just five goals with only two of those coming in the League.
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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Manchester United finally unveiled new signing Alexis Sanchez at Old Trafford with Armenian creative midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading to Arsenal.
The Old Trafford outfit took to their social media handles to confirm the former Arsenal star had signed for the club with Sanchez playing "Glory Glory Man United" on the piano.
Armenian striker Henrikh Mkhitaryan was also unveiled by Arsenal and he could face Chelsea on Wednesday night in the EFL Cup semi final.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Thursday, 25 January 2018