Arsenal
have been given a boost in their pursuit to sign Real Madrid striker Karim
Benzema, according to Spanish media AS.
The
Spanish reports claimed that the Gunners are now clear to seal the deal of the
French star who has been in link with the Gunners since long.
Real
Madrid new boss Rafael Benitez is keen to sign Sergio Aguero from Manchester
City. However, the former Atletico Madrid striker has cleared that he has no
plans to leave Etihad Stadium. Read
Full Story: Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero denied Real Madrid move
Benitez
is still keen to convince the Argentinean striker who is currently playing for his
country at Copa America.
Benzema
has already been told to look for a new club as the new manager has no plans to
keep him at Santiago Bernabeu.
Benzema
who earns £150,000-a-week netted 22 goals in 45 games for Los Blancos last
term.
Arsenal
boss Arsene Wenger has been strongly linked with Benzema in the past few weeks. He is planning to make him his first summer signing by splashing £25 million.
Meanwhile,
Manchester United and Liverpool are also said to be interested in his move. Liverpool
might not take interest anymore as they have landed Roberto Firmino earlier
today.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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