Arsenal transfer news and rumours Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, is understood to be ready to table an increased bid for Karim Benzema, the Real Madrid striker, after an initial offer of £31 million was rejected. A report on Spanish website Fichajes claims that Wenger is prepared to offer the Santiago Bernabéu chiefs around £35m for the France international. The report adds that Benzema, 27, is unhappy at the Santiago Bernabéu and would be willing to consider a move to the Premier League. Arsenal director Lord Harris this week said that Wenger wants a striker and has identified his top target – believed to be Benzema – but that the deal is dependent on the selling...
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