The Karim Benzema saga is rumbling steadily on, with the latest news suggesting a deal is close. Twitter journalist and Guardian, Four Four Two, and Gazzetta dello Sport writer Emanuele Giulianelli claims our £48m move for the Frenchman hinges on Real Madrid making a replacement signing, so we may have to wait to see him in an Arsenal shirt. £48mln ok for Real Madrid. They want to sign a new striker before announcing Benzema to Arsenal. #afc — Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 19, 2015 Our hunt for a striker is well documented, with Benzema joining a long list of names including Robert Lewandowski, Edinson Cavani, and Gonzalo Higuain (via Sky Sports). We have been most...
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