Arsenal table audacious £35m bid for world class striker – report

According to reports in Spain via the Express, Arsenal have tabled an audacious £35m bid to sign Karim Benzema but the offer hasn’t been well received by Real Madrid.

Benzema has long been linked with a move to Arsenal with Arsene Wenger’s interest dating way back to the strikers time with Lyon before he joined Madrid in 2009.

The French international has been touted as an Arsenal target during practically every transfer window in recent years and it looks like the rumour mill has already started ahead of January.

Benzema has endured a difficult 18 months as he only managed to score 11 league goals last season and has only got 2 in his 11 La Liga games so far this campaign.

His poor form has lead to speculation Madrid are ready to cash-in and it looks like Arsenal are hoping to offer him a fresh start as the Express are citing a re...