Liverpool
are set to sign Real Madrid £40million striker Karim Benzema, according to Daily
Star reports.
This
deal would open a door for Real Madrid to go for Paris Saint Germain striker Edinson
Cavani who has been targeted by several sides including Arsenal.
The
Uruguayan has been heavily linked with several outfits this month after failing
to cement his favourite place at PSG due to the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The
Gunners are now likely to face tough completion from one of the biggest clubs
of world Real Madrid as they look to offload Karim Benzema in order to fund for
their target Cavani.
While Liverpool
are already suffering in front of goal and manager Brendan Rodgers has eyed Benzema
to solve his attacking issues in front of goal.
Benzema
would be bought as a direct replacement of Liverpool flop striker Mario
Balotelli. The Italian joined the Reds from AC Milan for a fee around £16million
in the summer.
The
24-year-old is yet to find his first Premier League goal for the Reds.
Meanwhile,
the Real Madrid French striker has been sensational for the La Liga side since
his move. He has scored 14 goals in all campaigns so far this term.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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