According to reports Real Madrid is planning to sell Striker Karim Benzema this summer with Arsenal now free to try and bring the French international to the Emirates.
Arsene Wenger has always been a big fan of the 27-year-old, and is said to have called him personally to sound him out over a move to north London.
New manager Rafa Benitez has plans to play Cristiano Ronaldo in a more central role allowing Gareth Bale to fly down the flanks as he once did for Tottenham, while not having to compete with the Portuguese superstar for the ball.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez knows that this is the pinnacle time in Benzema’s career for the club to get the most money for the Frenchman, so it makes sense to cash in now while the market is hot with many of Europe’s top clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool all looking to sign a forward of Benzema’s quality.
