Arsenal
are considering a blockbuster loan deal for Al-Ittihad striker, Karim Benzema, Team
Talk reports.
However,
it is understood the Gunners’ London rivals, Chelsea have also discussed a move
for the Frenchman.
Benzema
joined the Saudi Pro League outfit last June as a free agent after leaving Real
Madrid.
However, the 36-year-old is not settled in the Middle East and is being linked
with a return to European football.
Arsenal
are interested in Benzema if they can get the veteran striker on a temporary
deal.
Mikel
Arteta needs a new No.9 after both Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah’s struggles
in front of goal this season.
And while
the Gunners’ boss has publicly played down talk of signing a striker in
January, the Premier League club are open to opportunities in the market.
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