Tag: Karim Benzema

Arsene Wenger will not make panic buys despite Arsenal’s opening weekend defeat to West Ham

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has insisted that he will not be making any panic buys this summer, the Daily Mirror report, despite Arsenal being embarrassed by West Ham during their opening game of the new Premier League season. Despite controlling much of the game at the Emirates, the Gunners were punished as a header from Cheikhou Kouyate and a speculative effort from Mauro Zarate helped Slaven Bilic’s men take all three points in a game where Arsenal were expected to comfortably win. Nevertheless, Wenger does not believe that any rash decisions – including…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners to break records to get Karim Benzema, while Real Madrid teammate may also be on way

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsene Wenger has been told that the Gunners are willing to break their financial records to make a deal happen for Karim Benzema, the Daily Mail report. The Frenchman would become the club’s most expensive buy and would be their highest paid player should he join. The striker could be joined by one of his Real Madrid teammates at the Emirates next season, after the Metro reported that Lucas Silva may leave the Bernabeu. The midfielder was attracting Wenger’s interest in January,…

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Arsenal willing to SMASH transfer record and make Karim Benzema club’s highest earner

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has been told by the Arsenal board that the Gunners are willing to smash all their financial records to make a deal happen for Karim Benzema this summer, according to the Daily Mail. The north London’s side’s most expensive buy and highest earner is Mesut Ozil, who has pocketed £150,000 a week since his £42.5m move from Real Madrid in 2013 (via Mail). Wenger is now hoping that another potential arrival from Los Blancos will steal the records once again. The Mail suggest however, that the La Liga giants…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger opens up on Wilshere injury and shareholder admits striker deal is on

Steve Green

Saturday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Jack Wilshere will never change his style of play – even though it “provokes” injuries, the Daily Mirror reports. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes Wilshere’s playing style is the reason behind his catalogue of injuries. Arsene Wenger claims he felt more pressure to steer Arsenal into the top four than deliver on the tag of title contenders, the Daily Star reports. The Gunners are rated as genuine challengers to Chelsea’s crown after spending the last decade as also-rans. Wenger has also refused to…

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger DID hint that he may move for 22-goal super striker

Steve Green

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out a late move in the transfer market for an ‘exceptional’ player, the Daily Express reports. The veteran boss is shaping his squad up for a serious push for the Premier League title this season after winning back-to-back FA Cups. So far this summer he has only moved to bring in Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, but he has made at least one marquee signing in each of the past two summer windows. In 2013 he signing Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid before…

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Arsenal gossip: Benzema deal still ON despite Wenger comments and Gotze deal a ‘possibility’

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Arsenal are still confident of signing Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, 27, despite Gunners boss Arsene Wenger dismissing the move, the Daily Star reports. Wenger is known for keeping his cards close to his chest in regards to transfers, and could be playing coy ahead of one of the biggest transfer deals in their history. Mario Gotze’s agent has admitted he could leave Bayern Munich this summer if a good offer comes in, the Daily Express reports. Arsenal have been heavily linked with…

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Karim Benzema could join Arsenal this summer, but needs to submit transfer request

Jordan Harris

Karim Benzema could well be joining Arsenal this summer, but only if he lets Real Madrid know that he wants to leave by handing in a transfer request, according to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter, the Metro report. Arsene Wenger has made signing the French striker his number one priority this summer, the Metro report, but Hunter believes that the 27-year-old needs to make it known that he wants to make a Premier League switch. “It is a doable deal, but it won’t happen unless Benzema says to Real Madrid:…

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Arsenal gossip: Benzema price named, but Wenger wants another Real Madrid star also

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsenal will reportedly be able to sign Karim Benzema from Real Madrid this summer, but only if they bid £45m, according to the Metro. That fee would make him the club’s most expensive player, eclipsing the £42.5m spent on Mesut Ozil. As well as the Frenchman, Arsene Wenger wants another player from the Bernabeu to join his side this summer, the Metro report. The Gunners boss has reportedly instructed the board to get a deal done for winger Denis Cheryshev, who may…

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Real Madrid tell Arsenal: ‘Karim Benzema is all yours for £45m’

Steve Green

Arsenal have been given a huge boost in their hunt for Karim Benzema, after Spanish giants Real Madrid told them they could have him if they table a £45m bid, according to the Metro. The Frenchman is said to be manager Arsene Wenger’s number one target this summer, with the Metro claiming that a bid of £31.3m has already been made for his services, only that offer was rejected with Real telling The Gunners that he would be going nowhere. However, a fresh report in the Daily Mail is stating…

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Italian journalist claims Karim Benzema has agreed terms ahead of Arsenal move

Jordan Harris

Even if Arsenal and Real Madrid have never spoken to each other about Karim Benzema, there is little question that his possible switch to the Emirates has become another dreaded transfer saga. And in the latest twist, Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli has claimed that the Frenchman has agreed personal terms ahead of a Premier League move, and is set to sign a four-year contract which would see the 27-year-old pocket €9m per year. Benzema will join Arsenal. 4 years contract at €9mln/y. #afc #gunners — Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 5,…

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Arsenal gossip: Gunners star doesn’t think Benzema will join, but another striker target told to leave club

Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Santi Cazorla has admitted that Karim Benzema would be an excellent addition to the Gunners’ squad this summer, the Daily Mirror report. However, the Spaniard suggested that Arsene Wenger is not looking to sign the Real Madrid forward. “Benzema is a great player. Every side would like to have him but I think the manager already has his team made and probably he is not looking for another striker,” he stated. Wenger may have been alerted after the Metro reported that Lyon…

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Arsenal star says Benzema would be a great addition but Arsene Wenger WON’T sign him

Steve Green

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has revealed that he doesn’t believe manager Arsene Wenger will sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema this summer, the Daily Express reports. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a £46m move for the France international since the beginning of the transfer window, despite Wenger shooting down talk of an imminent bid following the club’s Community Shield win over Chelsea at the weekend (via The Express). And now Cazorla has added further fuel to the fire that Arsenal won’t be welcoming the 27-year-old anytime soon, though…

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Man United make FOUR bids for World Class Real Madrid stars this summer

Steve Green

Manchester United have made an astonishing four moves for Real Madrid players this summer, all of which have been rejected by the Spanish giants, according to the Metro. A report in the Daily Express has claimed that the Red Devils have made approaches for Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos, all to no avail. Earlier today we reported that United have also had two separate £100m bids for winger Gareth Bale knocked back by Florentino Perez and co. United may have already added the likes of Memphis…

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Arsenal gossip: Real Madrid expect Karim Benzema to go, but Jack Wilshere suffers ANOTHER injury setback

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Real Madrid expect Karim Benzema to leave the Bernabeu and join Arsenal this summer, according to the Metro. The two clubs are reportedly in talks about a £45.8m move for the Frenchman. However, Arsene Wenger is set to begin the new campaign without Jack Wilshere, after the Daily Express reported that the midfielder could be out for at least a month with another ankle injury. That would mean that he also misses England’s Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland. The…

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Real Madrid EXPECT Karim Benzema to join Arsenal this summer, reports claim

Jordan Harris

Despite Rafael Benitez defiantly stating that he expects Karim Benzema to remain at the Bernabeu beyond this summer (via Express), it appears that some of the club’s hierarchy are not so confident about holding onto the Frenchman. According to the Daily Telegraph, Los Blancos are expecting to lose the 27-year-old to Arsenal during this window, and are making plans to bring in a replacement. While the Telegraph report that a deal could be left to be completed until just before the window closes, the Metro report that the two clubs…

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Man United to follow up Pedro deal with La Liga goal machine to front new look strike force

Steve Green

Manchester United are said to be preparing an offer for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema after targeting him to spearhead their new look side, according to the Metro. The Metro claims that United are close to bringing in Barcelona winger Pedro, with a deal set to go through at some point in the next 48 hours. And now, reports in the Daily Mirror claim that the Red Devils are ready to return to Spain to make a raid for Real Madrid frontman, Karim Benzema. United are still in the market…

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Real Madrid boss insists Arsenal target Karim Benzema is going nowhere

Jordan Harris

Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez appears to have quashed Arsenal’s chances of landing Karim Benzema this summer by insisting that the Frenchman is not for sale, the Daily Express report. The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates during this window, the Express suggest, but the former Chelsea boss has sent a defiant message to the Gunners. “He will stay with us, I can’t see any reason why he would leave,” he stated. While Benitez’s words would suggest that Arsene Wenger has very little chance of…

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Arsenal rumours: Benzema replacement lined up by Real Madrid, but Gunners face competition to land Fernando Llorente

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners’ hopes of landing Karim Benzema may have received a major boost, after the Daily Express reported that Real Madrid had lined up a replacement. Los Blancos reportedly want Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero should the Frenchman leave. Arsenal are reportedly set to beat Manchester United to the signing of 15-year-old Benfica goalkeeper Joao Virginia, according to the Metro. Virginia had been on trial with the Red Devils, but now appears set to move to the Emirates. Arsene Wenger may have thought…

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Arsenal handed boost in Karim Benzema pursuit as Real Madrid line up replacement

Jordan Harris

Community Shield winners Arsenal could be set for a major boost in their hopes of landing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, after the Daily Express reported that Los Blancos had lined up a replacement for the Frenchman. According to the Express, Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero is the man that the Spanish giants want to lead their forward line next season. Having often played with a lone striker, signing the Argentinian would suggest that Rafa Benitez is willing to let Benzema move on while his value is at its highest,…

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Arsenal gossip: £45.8m set aside for Benzema, but former hero urges move for Barcelona man

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and rumours concerning Arsenal: The Gunners have put £45.8m aside in their attempts to land Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, according to the Metro. The Metro suggest that talks between the two clubs have been held regarding the Frenchman. However, former club hero Paul Merson has claimed that it would be the signing of Sergio Busquets that is most likely to help Arsene Wenger’s side win the Premier League title, the Daily Star report. Merson believes that the club are likely to come up short if…

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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid over possible £45.8m bid for Karim Benzema

Jordan Harris

Arsenal have reportedly contacted Real Madrid about the possibility of agreeing a deal that would see Karim Benzema make a stunning move to the Emirates this summer, according to the Metro. Despite Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott looking in impressive form during pre-season, Arsene Wenger appears keen to bolster his goalscoring threat, and seems to believe that the Frenchman is the ideal man to do that, as the Metro report that the 27-year-old is his top transfer target this summer. The Gunners have put aside as much as £45.8m to…

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Arsene Wenger ready to make Karim Benzema Arsenal’s top earner

Steve Green

Arsenal are said to be ramping up their efforts to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema by putting together an offer that would see him become the club’s highest earner, according to the Metro. The Frenchman is now thought to be Arsenal’s number one priority this summer as Arsene Wenger is keen to bring on board a world class striker to help the club push Chelsea all the way in the league this season. And with a deal still in the works, Wenger will attempt to persuade the 27-year-old to…

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Arsenal to offer £35m for star Euro striker…and it’s NOT Karim Benzema

Steve Green

Arsenal are believed to be weighing up a £35m offer for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to the Metro. The Gunners are in the market for a proven marksman this summer, and have been extensively linked with a move for Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (via London Evening Standard). However, manager Arsene Wenger has been unable to get the move off the ground, and has since put a contingency plan into action with the Daily Express claiming that he is now ready to lodge a £35m bid for Bayern Munich…

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Arsenal gossip: Barcelona star wanted, but Benzema deal less likely

Jordan Harris

Here is Wednesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsene Wenger has put Barcelona’s holding midfielder Sergio Busquets at the very top of his transfer target wishlist, according to the Metro. The Spaniard has only just signed a new contract that could see him stay at the Nou Camp until 2019. Arsenal’s move for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema seems much less likely, after the Daily Express reported that the striker took part in an event for the La Liga side in Shanghai. The Frenchman previously posted a cryptic message that…

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(Image) Karim Benzema drops MAJOR hint regarding his future

Jordan Harris

Karim Benzema has decided to have some fun with football supporters by dropping a major hint that he could be on his way out of Real Madrid this summer, after posting a picture of himself seemingly on a private jet. The news comes hours after the Metro reported that Arsenal were preparing a fresh £40.5m bid for the Frenchman, having reportedly already had two bids turned down by the Spanish giants. The 27-year-old’s photo included the horribly cryptic message, ‘Leave the past in the past,’ which Gunners supporters will be…

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