Arsenal to bid £27 million for Benzema

A bid of £27million would smash the Arsenal transfer record, which currently stands at the £14million paid f

The Gunners boss is looking to the Real Madrid striker in a bid to offset the expected loss of captain Cesc Fabregas and influential playmaker Samir Nasri this summer

Wenger is looking to the French international to improve his side's lacklustre strikeforce and he will be hoping he can form a dangerous partnership with Robin van Persie.
As well as the goal threat posed by Benzema, his signing will also reduce the clamour from Arsenal fans to start spending some of the club's undoubted wealth.
Wenger's side, which has been trophy-less for six seasons, has been criticised by fans and pundits alike for playing good football, but falling at the last hurdle, when the pressure mounts.

Should Benzema sign on the dotted line, he will be Arsenal's second attacking signing of the transfer window, as Lille striker Gervinho passed a medical at the Emirates on Wednesday, and is expected to be confirmed as an Arsenal player later this week.

The transfer rumour mill is also linking Arsenal with a £25m bid for Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi.

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