After reports yesterday that a move for Karim Benzema was on hold and Arsenal were instead targeting Edinson Cavani, the France international is back in the headlines for the Gunners.
Read the top five stories on Arsene Wenger’s side today…
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5. Flamini wants pay-off before leaving Arsenal
According to Goal, Mathieu Flamini has been told that he is surplus to requirements and to search for a new club; however, the midfielder is allegedly demanding a pay-off from the north London giants before leaving.
4. Joel Campbell doesn’t want loan move
The Costa Rica striker has been linked with another loan deal this summer, however, according to Chilean daily La Nacion, Campbell isn’t searching for a temporary move.
He is said to only be willing to leave the Emirates in a permanent transfer.
3. Kaka backs Benzema for Arsenal
Former Real Madrid playmaker believes that the La Liga BBVA giants won’t grant Benzema a move to north London with ease, but doesn’t rule out a deal being agreed this month.
“I think Benzema is one of the best forwards at this moment so I don’t think Real Madrid will give him away so easily,” the Brazilian told talkSPORT.
“But Karim Benzema is a very good player and if he can have the opportunity to go to Arsenal then Arsenal will take a very, very good player.”
2. Scouts sent to watch Sevilla midfielder
Arsene Wenger ordered scouts to watch the performance of defensive midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak against Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday night, according to the Telegraph.
The British newspaper report that the 25-year-old has a release-clause of £21.26m, and the Gunners are considering a bid to match this figure.
1. Benzema has an Arsenal offer on the table
Metro state that the France international has received an offer from the Gunners, and is currently deciding whether to swap the Santiago Bernabeu for the Emirates.
The report claims that new Los Blancos manager Rafael Benitez is open to selling the 27-year-old having lined up Sergio Aguero, Fernando Llorente and Edinson Cavani as potential replacements.
