Tag: Karim Benzema

Six strikers Man United could spend their Angel Di Maria money on: Ligue 1 frontmen hot favourites

Steve Green

With Angel di Maria set to depart Manchester United this summer, there are a number of players that the money they would receive for him – £46m according to the Daily Express – we’ve highlighted six players that the club would do well to spend the money on. The players below aren’t direct replacements for the Argentine, but rather players that would strengthen other areas of the squad that desperately need bolstering. 6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – PSG Louis van Gaal is said to be keen to bring in a surprise…

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Arsenal desperate to land Karim Benzema, and will offer £40.5m to make deal happen

Jordan Harris

Arsenal are reportedly set to make Real Madrid an offer they may struggle to refuse, after the Metro suggested that they were willing to bid £40.5m for Karim Benzema. The Metro report that the Gunners had already had a bid of £30.3m turned down, and followed it up with an offer of £35.3m. However, they have decided to increase the bid once again, as Arsene Wenger desperately tries to land the ruthless forward. Should this latest offer see the Frenchman move to the Emirates, it would probably allow the 27-year-old…

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Arsenal gossip: Star agrees new contract, and Gunners increase bid for Karim Benzema

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Theo Walcott has ended any speculation regarding his future after reportedly agreeing a new four-year deal at the Emirates, according to the Daily Mirror. The England international will now earn £100,000 a week at the Emirates. The 26-year-old could be competing with Karim Benzema for a place in Arsene Wenger’s side next season, after the Metro reported that the Gunners have increased their bid for the Frenchman. Their first offer of £31m was reportedly rejected by Los Blancos, but they are prepared…

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Arsenal ready to make improved £35.3m offer for Karim Benzema

Jordan Harris

Arsenal are ready to make an improved offer for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, as Arsene Wenger tries to ensure that the Gunners compete for the Premier League title this season. According to the Metro, the north London side have already had a £31m offer turned down by Los Blancos, but are now willing to increase that bid to £35.3m. The Metro report that the player’s agent had ruled out a move, but the La Liga giants are open to selling the Frenchman should they receive an offer that they…

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Arsenal want Robert Lewandowski if Karim Benzema move falls through

Steve Green
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Arsenal will make a move for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski should a deal for Real Madrid front man Karim Benzema fail to get off the ground, according to Spanish journalist Kike Marin. The Metro claims that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is desperately seeking a world class striker during the summer transfer window and that a £31.3m offer for the France international has been lodged. After some initial speculation surrounding his future, Real now look to be stalling on whether to cash in on his signature, and now respected El…

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Raheem Sterling vs Karim Benzema: City star ‘can’t believe his eyes’ as Arsenal target parties with STUNNING Analicia Chaves

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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema appears to have a new girlfriend, as new videos have emerged on line of him getting close with the stunning Analicia Chaves. She used to date Belgian international midfielder Axel Witsel, but there’s one man that ‘can’t believe his eyes’ at seeing the Arsenal target partying with busty model. And that man is Raheem Sterling. He posted the tweet earlier on Wednesday afternoon, but quickly removed it when fans started catching on to what he may have been referencing. Oh! “@SocialRMadrid: Raheem Sterling with the…

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Arsenal AGREE three-year £130,000 a week contract with striker

Jordan Harris

Olivier Giroud has become one of Arsenal’s highest paid players after he was reportedly rewarded with a new three-year deal at the Emirates, according to the Metro. The Metro report that the new contract will see the 28-year-old pocket £130,000 a week. The news that Giroud has reportedly committed his future to the Gunners is likely to please supporters, based on his efforts since his arrival from Montpellier in 2012. In the Premier League, he has scored 41 goals in 97 games. Giroud has proved a success despite not boasting much…

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Arsenal news: Benzema bid likely to be accepted, but goalkeeper heading for exit

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners’ £31.3m bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is likely to be accepted, according to the Metro. Los Blancos had been expected to turn the offer down, but have decided that that money may help them buy Marco Reus. One of Benzema’s former teammates will not be moving to north London however, as the Daily Star report that Gonzalo Higuain is no longer on Arsene Wenger’s radar. The Frenchman is not willing to trigger the £69.5m release clause in his…

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Real Madrid willing to ACCEPT Arsenal’s £31.3m bid for Karim Benzema

Jordan Harris

Arsenal could be about to land one of their key transfer targets, after the Metro reported that Real Madrid could be about to accept their bid for Karim Benzema. The Metro report that the Gunners had expected their offer of £31.3m for the powerful French forward to be turned down, however, Los Blancos have earmarked Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus as a main target, and plan to use the money they will receive for the former Lyon striker to help fund a move. The Metro suggest that the 26-year-old will cost…

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Arsenal gossip: Walcott’s wage demands REVEALED and Benzema wants Gunners switch

Steve Green

Monday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Karim Benzema is refusing to rule out signing for Arsenal this summer amid talk of a £40million bid, according to the Metro. The Real Madrid striker is believed to be the Gunners’ top transfer target this summer as they look to add a world class forward to the ranks. Arsenal look set to miss out on target Mario Suarez as he heads for a medical with Italian side Fiorentina, according to the Daily Express. The Serie A club will also receive £8.3million…

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Karim Benzema open to possibility of Arsenal move, according to reports

Jordan Harris

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has reportedly admitted that he would be interested in making a move to Arsenal this summer, should he find his first-team chances limited at the Bernabeu, according to El Confidencial, as reported in the Metro. The 27-year-old is one of the Gunners’ top targets during this window, the Metro report, and Arsene Wenger has already made a phone call to the forward to discuss a move. He could find that his interest in a Premier League switch may increase should new manager Rafael Benitez pursue…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger REFUSES to rule out Benzema move and targets City star Dzeko

Steve Green

Sunday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up a move for Arsenal summer target Yoann Gourcuff, the Metro reports. The 29-year-old, who has played 90 games for Lyon since joining from Bordeaux in 2010, looks set to leave the club this summer with his current contract expired. Arsenal are weighing up a bid for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, according to the Daily Star. Boss Arsene Wenger knows he needs more firepower and the Bosnian has cropped up in talks with his team. Contrary to reports,…

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Arsenal news and gossip: Full-back pair ignore La Liga interest and commit future to Gunners

Jordan Harris

Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Hector Bellerin has ignored the possibility of any potential interest from former club Barcelona (via Metro), and has signed a new contract with the Gunners, the Daily Mirror report. The Mirror report that 20-year-old has put pen to paper on a long-term deal. On the other flank, Nacho Monreal has also seemingly confirmed his intention to remain with the Emirates outfit, the Metro report. The left-back has been linked with a move back to La Liga, with Athletic Bilbao interested. “I’m very…

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Arsene Wenger hints that Arsenal could make bid for Karim Benzema

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has given Arsenal fans hope that they may just pull one of the deals of the summer, as while he admitted they have yet to make a bid for Karim Benzema, that could change before the end of the window, the Metro report. “Benzema is not happening at the moment but If I can find an exceptional player to strengthen the squad I will do it,” he explained. According to the Metro, the Frenchman’s future at the Bernabeu seems in a little doubt, as new manager Rafael Benitez…

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Arsenal gossip: £40m striker bid CLOSE and Bellerin REJECTS Barca return

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour roundup. Arsenal will offer £40m for Real Madrid’s 27-year-old French striker Karim Benzema, The Sun reports. The Gunners have been on the striker’s trail for a while now and could finally launch a move into action as they seek reinforcements up front. Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23, wants to hold talks with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger ahead of the new Premier League season in order to discuss where he stands in the first-team squad, The Independent reports. Wilshere has been a target for Manchester…

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Arsenal ready to launch £40m Karim Benzema move

Steve Green

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be ready to splash £40m on Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema this summer, according to the Metro. The France international has been tipped with a move away from the club this summer, as new boss Rafa Benitez has been reportedly keen to move Cristiano Ronaldo through the middle. This could free him up to join The Gunners during the current transfer window, finally bringing a close to their lengthy chase of the 27-year-old (via The Express). The Metro claims that Wenger had initially…

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Arsenal gossip: Benzema bid planned, but key man to MISS start of the season

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal midfielder out for FIVE WEEKS with knee injury Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists Mesut Ozil is going nowhere this summmer The Gunners are preparing to make a stunning £35m bid for Real Madrid Karim Benzema, according to the Daily Express. The Frenchman may be forced to consider his future at the Bernabeu, with new manager Rafael Benitez set to play Cristiano Ronaldo in the central striker role. However, a bid may not be on the…

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Real Madrid willing to sell Arsenal strike target Karim Benzema

Steve Green

Real Madrid have apparently opened the door for Karim Benzema’s move to Arsenal after a report in the Metro claimed that they are willing to sell him to the Premier League giants. The Gunners are said to be in the market for new options up front, with Benzema said to be at the top of the list after Arsene Wenger personally phoned the France international to discuss a move this summer (via the Daily Mirror). He had initially turned down a move to north London, but reports in Spain are…

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Five TOP strikers we want to see in the Premier League next season, including Arsenal and Manchester United targets

Jordan Harris

With the transfer window now in full flow, and the season fast approaching, Premier League sides will be desperate to complete as much business as possible before the new campaign kicks off. At the top of most clubs’ fantasy wishlist is the kind of striker that will repeatedly hit the back of the net, and inspire their new side to the title. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Napoli president admits he wants to sell Gonzalo Higuain as Premier League sides prepare bids Liverpool want Fiorentina striker and will…

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Spanish journalist claims Arsene Wenger has been phoning Karim Benzema over Arsenal move

Steve Green

Respected Spanish journalist Paco Gonzalez has claimed that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been calling Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in an attempt to sway him towards a move to North London, the Metro reports. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal make enquiry for Roma defender Arsenal forward sufers setback in recovery from knee injury Wenger has reportedly had his eye on the France international as he looks to bolster his frontline this summer, though he managed to deflect all speculation about his future by taking a well timed…

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Arsenal plot bids for La Liga pair, including Real Madrid forward

Jordan Harris

Arsene Wenger has switched his attention towards La Liga as he tries to put together a squad capable of winning the Premier League for the first time in 11 years. READ MORE: Arsenal News and Gossip Arsenal considering move for World Cup winner, after agent hits out at Bayern Munich Arsenal plot £42.7m bid for Napoli star According to the Daily Star, the Arsenal boss is considering making a £17.8m bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, whose future at the Bernabeu remains in doubt. The Star suggest that new…

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Arsenal news and gossip: Real Madrid star and Pedro targeted

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: READ MORE: Arsenal Gossip Arsenal considering £42.7m bid for Napoli star Arsenal legend SLAMS Mesut Ozil: He goes missing too often Arsene Wenger has earmarked Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema as a key transfer target, according to the Daily Star. The Star suggest that the Gunners could make a bid of £17.8m for the Frenchman. Arsenal are also in talks with Barcelona forward and Liverpool target Pedro, the Daily Star also suggest. The 27-year-old recently signed a new contract at the Nou…

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Arsenal gossip: MASSIVE swap deal ON and Schneiderlin chooses Gunners

Steve Green

Sunday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumours. Arsenal are reportedly considering swapping Santi Cazorla to seal the transfer of Atletico Madrid’s Arda Turan, according to the Metro. The Spanish outfit are weighing up a move for former their player Cazorla in a deal which could include fellow midfielder Turan. Lukas Podolski has completed his move from Arsenal to Turkish champions Galatasaray, the Daily Express reports. Arsenal will receive an initial fee of £1.8million that could rise depending on Galatasaray’s success in the Champions League. Alexis Sánchez struck the decisive penalty…

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Arsenal ready bid to sign 22-goal world star for just £17.8m

Mark Brus

Arsenal are reportedly lining up an exciting move to strengthen their options up front this summer, with a £17.8m bid for Real Madrid star Karim Benzema. SEE ALSO: (Video) Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez WON the Copa America with tense penalty finale Liverpool three in, three out: Striker trio targeted, while flops set for sale Arsenal transfer news According to the Metro, the Gunners could land the world class Frenchman on the cheap this year, with some doubts over his future at the Bernabeu. The 27-year-old scored 22 goals last season, but…

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Ten UNSTOPPABLE players Manchester United ALMOST signed: including Liverpool legend and Gareth Bale

Jordan Harris

Despite Manchester United’s two seasons without a trophy, they remain the most successful side since the beginning of the Premier League, so understandably, they remain linked with some of the finest players in the game today. The latest names in the frame are Sergio Ramos and Bastian Schweinsteiger (via BBC Sport). READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip Atletico Madrid keen on Man United outcast Manchester United plot four man £150m summer overhaul However, should neither the Real Madrid defender or the Bayern Munich stalwart move to Old Trafford, they will…

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