Arsenal
are keen to sign duo La Liga star Karim Benzema and Pedro Rodriguez from Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively, according to Express reports.
The
reports from Spain confirmed that the north London side are keeping close tabs
on Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. With
the striker is expected to move this summer Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is
hoping to sign his countryman.
Wenger
was keen to bring him to Emirates before his move to Madrid from Lyon, however
the midfielder preferred a move to the Los Blancos.
Real
new boss Rafael Benitez has already planned to play Cristiano Ronaldo as a lone
striker next season which clearly indicates that Benzema would not remain an
important part of the team.
Meanwhile,
Arsenal are preparing a bid for Barcelona attacker Pedro, as per Metro
reports. The Spaniard who had a struggling last season at Camp Nou is set to leave
the club.
Since
the arrival of Luis Suarez from Liverpool last summer Pedro has struggled to
get chances. The
27-year-old started only 15 La Liga games last term. However, won the La Liga
and Champions League trophy.
Liverpool
are also said to be interested in him but the Gunners are likely to secure his deal.
Columnist: Dany Fendi
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