– Arsenal will make attempt to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, Spanish outlet Merca Futbol reports
– Report suggests that Wenger will test Madrid’s resolve with a £40 million bid
– Arsenal are keen to add to their attacking options despite signing Lucas Perez last month
Arsenal will make attempt to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema when the January transfer window opens, according to Goal.com citing Spanish outlet Merca Futbol.
The report added that Wenger will test Madrid’s resolve with a £40 million bid.
Arsenal will make attempt to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema when January transfer window opens, Spanish outlet Merca Futbol reports.
However, the Gunners’ efforts are unlikely to succeed given Madrid’s two-window transfer ban.
NAIJ.com recalls that Arsenal signed Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna in the summer.
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The 27-year-old scored 19 goals in all competitions, including 17 in the league during the 2015/2016 season with the Spanish outfit.
This included a spell when he scored seven goals in seven successive games, matching the record of former Brazilian striker Bebeto. He also scored in the opening game of this La Liga campaign, against Eibar.
According to reports, £16.9m was shelled out to get left footed Perez.
However, the north London club are still keen to add to their attacking options.
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