French international has already been handed squad number.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign long-term target Karim Benzema today with a number of sources stating that the Real Madrid man could be at the Emirates Stadium today.
Karim Benzema to take his seat in the directors box tomorrow #Benzema #AFCvWHU #arsenal #stickthatChelski
— Giles ITK (@ITKGiles) August 8, 2015
Benzema has revealed to Giroud that he is very happy to join Arsenal. #KB9
— Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 7, 2015
Benzema will have shirt number 9 at Arsenal.
— Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 7, 2015
Today's meeting ok between Arsenal and Real. Deal almost closed, Benzema will arrive to London on Sunday.
— Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 7, 2015
Karim Benzema has scored 133 goals in six seasons at Real Madrid but could be set to leave the Spanish capital ahead of a move to North London.
Such a move would greatly improve Arsene Wenger’s attack and would represent a second world-class summer signing following the capture of Chelsea keeper Petr Cech earlier in the transfer window.
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Benzema would provide Wenger a far more prolific marksman to lead his attack than current first-choice starter Olivier Giroud and reports today claim Arsenal are ready to break their transfer record to land the forward as well as preparing an offer of over £150k a week, which would make the Real Madrid star the club’s highest-earner (via The Daily Mail).