Arsenal does not want to stay behind in landing a big name this summer after Pedro is going to Chelsea and Memphis Depay chose to join Manchester United. Reports in England suggest that Arsenal is already negotiating with Real Madrid a £48m offer in order to get Karim Benzema.
Multiple sources claim this to be true
Real Madrid have accepted a £48million offer from Arsenal for striker Karim Benzema. (talkSPORT)
— Transfer Centre (@CentreTransfer) August 20, 2015
Arsenal fans are on the edge of their seats
Deal Done! Real Madrid have accepted a bid somewhere in the region of £48million for Benzema from Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/DzdhP1BRJ9
— Champions Arsenal (@tomgunner14) August 20, 2015
When #Benzema is announced He will earn £150,000 per week which makes him highest paid player at #AFC & will break their transfer record.
— Alexis (@AlexisDun85) August 20, 2015
While the negotiation is not expected to be finalized within the next hours, Benzema's future away from Madrid looks like a real possibility. The offer has apparently already convinced the men of Real Madrid. At the same time, some sources suggest that Benzema could play his last game with Madrid in the second week of La Liga.
Benzema will not be making the trip to Madrid's first game due to an injury
AS | Benzema isn't fully recovered so Cristiano, James, Bale and Isco will lead the attack on Sunday against Sporting.
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome) August 20, 2015
The transfer window closes on September 1. Arsene Wenger is likely to wait and see how Benzema plays in the games prior to the transfer window closing in order to make a final offer. Madrid will play Sporting Gijon in the first week and Real Betis at home one week later.
Some people are not buying it
Real Madrid signed Kovacic in 2 days while Benzema is having his Arsenal medical for 2 years now.
— Kárim Al Balushi (@KarimB92) August 20, 2015
Chelsea sign Pedro in 2 days. Arsenal have been plotting a move for Benzema for 2 years.
— Sporfs Center (@SporfsCenter) August 20, 2015
At the same time, Benzema seems to be eager to move whenever Arsenal completes the move. The 27-year- old striker even tweeted thanking Real and confirming his move to London. That tweet was quickly erased but it shows that the transfer may happen even before Wenger plans to have it done. Or was it fake?
The highly-controversial tweet
Is it time to get excited #Arsenal fans? This tweet was posted by Karim Benzema before being quickly deleted... pic.twitter.com/Ip8D58ZhXY
— Luxbet (@luxbet) August 20, 2015
After a two-year hunt, we could be less than two weeks away from seeing Benzema in a Arsenal jersey. He joined Los Merengues in 2009 from Olympique Lyon. Just last year he renewed his contract until 2019 but it is possible that he won't go that far.
If Madrid lets Benzema go, they will most likely look for a replacement. Even though it may seem almost impossible to replace Karim, there is one option cooking behind closed doors. Some reports claim that Sergio Aguero would become the the man to replace Benzema.
The French footballer scored over 120 goals for Real Madrid, while Aguero finished the 2014-2015 Premier League season as the top scorer, ahead of wonderboy Harry Kane of Tottenham. The BBC would transform into the ABC in case that happens. PSG's Edinson Cavani is another option Real is looking into.
Reus could leave Germany and move to Spain
My sources in germany have confirmed that reus is signing for real madrid. #WelcomeReus
— Asensio (@AsensioCF) August 20, 2015
What fans think about this move
Liking the audacity of this #Arsenal fan. Benzema to Arsenal? Rate that Rumour out of 5...GO! pic.twitter.com/ZIHKTh2Y7x
— TheFootballRepublic (@TheFootballRep) August 13, 2015
Imagine you sign Benzema and extend contracts with Walcott, Cazorla, Koss & especially Özil!! What a time to be an #Arsenal fan it would be!
— Nevena Nena (@_NenaOfficial_) August 19, 2015
Every fan wants Benzema but most then say Giroud is good enough. Why do we need Benzema? #Arsenal
— Steve (@goonersteve12) August 15, 2015
It's when i see an arsenal fan talk about forgetting 200k I'll be angry. You have that money and haven't given Wenger for Benzema?
— Nwa Ka Ibe Ya (@Dikachim) August 15, 2015