BREAKING: Karim Benzema is now spotted at LONDON today as He is set to complete 6months loan deal to Arsenal today – Jubilation at LONDON colney as fans await to welcome the Ballon d’ior winner to the club
Arsenal should make a loan move for Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema, who is contemplating a return to European football this winter.
The Gunners are currently on the hunt for a marquee centre-forward this month as they look to improve their chances of challenging for the Premier League title.
A move for Brentford’s Ivan Toney is unlikely on the cards due to the huge price tag while the striker has himself committed to stay at the Bees until the summer.
Meanwhile, Getafe have also ruled out the prospect of selling Borja Mayoral while it could take at least £50 million to prise away Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
With Financial Fair Play in mind, the Gunners could give preference to a loan striker and in our opinion, they should make an ambitious approach for Benzema.
Fichajes claim that the striker is unsettled at the Saudi Pro League champions, and Real Madrid, Lyon and Manchester United are keen on signing him on loan.
We believe the Gunners should enter the pursuit of the Frenchman, who was sensational for Los Blancos last season with 31 goals and six assists from just 43 appearances.
Since his free transfer to Al-Ittihad last summer, he has added another 12 goals and five assists to his name, but he is now eyeing a potential return to European football.
Benzema has been long linked with a move to the Gunners and the club were first speculated to be interested in signing him when he was developing at Les Gones.
Arsenal have since been rumoured to be interested on many occasions. This could be the right time to sign him. A temporary deal until the end of the season would be ideal.
Despite being 36 years of age, Benzema would be an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah. His goal conversion rate is almost twice as much as Jesus this term.
The Frenchman may not provide the same high pressing as the Brazilian, but he has a keen eye for goal and would be a genuine threat in the box with his clever positioning.
A loan move would be a risk-free investment for the Gunners, but a deal highly depends on Benzema accepting an astronomical pay-cut on his £1.66 million per week wages.
Arsenal are unlikely to offer more than £250,000-a-week in our view. Benzema remains a world-class striker and would definitely improve the club’s scoring fortunes.
