Tag: Karim Benzema

Arsenal, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain make bids for Benzema

Arsenal are believed to have made an offer for Real Madrid's Karim Benzema.

Spanish reports: Benzema asks to leave Real Madrid

Long-term Arsenal target, Karim Benzema, has apparently asked to leave Real Madrid.

Real Madrid could sign Robert Lewandowski if Karim Benzema leaves

Real Madrid have made Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski a transfer target should Karim Benzema leave in the summer.

Giroud interview: Criticism, Benzema and future plans

Olivier Giroud's hat-trick against Paraguay during a 5-0 rout was France's first for 17 years, yet the 30-year-old is continually criticised by the media and supporters alike, who bemoan the notable absence left by Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in the squad.

Arsenal on alert as Benzema could leave Real Madrid

Arsenal are the first in line for Karim Benzema, after reports recently emerged he could leave Real Madrid this summer.

17 of the craziest Arsenal transfer rumours so far

The summer transfer window will see Arsenal linked with a host of players they have no intention of signing, and the Gunners have already been the subject of some crazy transfer rumours already.
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Sol Campbell names 5 players he wants Arsenal to sign

With Arsene Wenger under increasing pressure, the summer transfer window offers a new opportunity to strengthen his squad and Sol Campbell thinks he knows exactly who the Gunners should sign.
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Sol Campbell: Mbappe, Maguire & 3 others Arsenal should sign

Sol Campbell has quite the shopping list in mind for Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal targeting Danilo and Benzema to replace Bellerin and Sanchez

Reports from Spain are claiming that Arsenal are looking to replace Hector Bellerin and Alexis Sanchez with Real Madrid's Danilo and Karim Benzema.

Arsenal boost in Benzema pursuit

According to recent reports, Karim Benzema's time at Real Madrid is coming to an end.

Arsenal on alert as Benzema tells agent he wants move

Arsenal have reportedly been put on 'high alert' by Karim Benzema, who appears to be looking for a way out of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid set to welcome £50m offers for Benzema

According to a recent report, Real Madrid are welcoming offers in the region of £50m for Karim Benzema this summer.

Real Madrid star given warning as Arsenal offer arrives

Karim Benzema has reportedly been warned to seriously consider his next move.

Arsenal to offer Benzema £300k-per-week

No sooner had it been reported that Arsenal were going to smash their wage structure to keep Alexis Sanchez, were Don Balon reporting the club were offering Karim Benzema £300kpw to leave Real Madrid and come to London.
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Karim Benzema trolls Olivier Giroud

Karim Benzema has decided that the best way to get back at Olivier Giroud for taking his place in the France national team is to get petty.
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Giroud, Koscielny and Debuchy’s salaries ranked with other French stars

L'Equipe Magazine have published their annual sports salaries review and Cristiano Ronaldo still leads the way.
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Wenger confirms transfer window plans

Arsene Wenger has once again confirmed that he will not be buying anyone during this window, although Carl Jenkinson could still leave although it's now looking unlikely.
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Nasri not convinced by Giroud

It seems that former Arsenal man, Samir Nasri, remains unconvinced by Olivier Giroud, despite the striker having a solid Euro 2016 tournament.

Arsenal to try and sign Benzema with lowball offer – Spanish report seems like...

The transfer window closed and you thought the nonsense was over, didn’t you?
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Friday recap: Crowley deal done, what price Giroud + more

With the Arsenal first team players due to start returning to training on Monday, and Euro matches few and far between, news has been scarce.

‘Manager will have to be sacked’ before Arsenal can sign Benzema

With Arsenal running out of big-name forwards to sign it was only a matter of time before the press reported that their attentions were turning back to Karim Benzema.

Giroud: My numbers speak for themselves (and they do)

Olivier Giroud has hit back at his critics who still think he’s a donkey despite scoring eight in his last eight games for France with a better record than Karim Benzema for his country.
France's forward Olivier Giroud drinks after a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 26, 2016 ahead of a friendly football match against Russia. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Giroud: Benzema/Valbuena sextape scandal ‘can pollute’ France spirit

Olivier Giroud has admitted that he tries not to think of Karim Benzema’s involvement in the sex tape scandal (don’t we all) as he knows it’s something that can ‘pollute the spirit’ of the camp.

Olivier Giroud ranked in France’s top 10 richest sportsmen in 2015

L'Equipe Magazine have produced their annual report on France's top 50 sportsmen and women salaries. Olivier Giroud is reportedly entering the top 10 earners,...

Arsenal looking to raid Inter Milan for Icardi – report

It's widely rumoured that Arsenal failed in an attempt to sign Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi in late August, but reports suggest that Arsenal could return with...

Benzema describes use of homophobic slur as ‘amiable’

In light of the recent allegations surrounding Karim Benzema and that sex tape, I'm pretty glad we didn't end up signing the Real Madrid...

Giroud feels better after being dropped

After starting Arsenal's first three Premier League games of the season, Olivier Giroud was dropped for the trip to Newcastle United. In the meantime, the...

Real Madrid man’s legal problems open door for Giroud

Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny will link up with Didier Deschamps' squad for the friendly against Germany to be played at the Stade de France...

Benzema unsettled under Benitez – report

Are you sick of seeing Arsenal and Karim Benzema mentioned together? If so, I'm sorry. We may have found our solution up front in the form...

Wright: Benzema ‘mugged Arsenal off’

It still appears that Ian Wright is smarting over Arsenal not signing Karim Benzema from Real Madrid during the transfer window. In fact, he seems...

Giroud starts ahead of Benzema and Martial

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will start for France against Serbia on Monday night. The forward, who has been Arsenal's only goalscorer after four Premier League...

Benzema: I was never going to leave Real Madrid

Karim Benzema claims that there was never any talk about him leaving Real Madrid and that he has every intention of staying there. After months...

Worry over Welbeck forced transfer plans – report

Arsenal's Danny Welbeck hasn't played since April, and is showing no sign of returning anytime soon. The forward could be back after the international break...

Listen: Henry explains Wenger’s inactivity

When Manchester United are buying an uncapped 19 year-old Frenchman for more than Arsenal paid for Alexis Sánchez something is clearly not right with...

Giroud: It would have been good for Benzema to join Arsenal

Giroud wishes Benzema had come to Arsenal.

Journalist confirms Arsenal bid for striker rejected

Arsenal had bid for Inter Milan star striker rejected.

Wright: Theo should have been moved years ago

Ian Wright believes that Arsene Wenger's decision to play Theo Walcott as a striker has come five years too late and that they are...
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Karim Benzema rejection blues

I joked during the game last night that Karim Benzema's public rejection of a move to Arsenal was the only explanation for our dreadful first...

Cavani lined up as Benzema alternative

According to various reports, Arsenal are lining up Edinson Cavani as a marquee signing this summer. The Gunners have been heavily linked with Karim Benzema...

Wenger confirms Benzema transfer is “dead”

Arsenal were goalless at the Emirates Stadium once more on Monday night, and manager Arsène Wenger confirmed after the game that Karim Benzema won't...