Arsenal ‘line up £68million transfer deal for Christian Benteke and Karim Benzema’

Both of these strikers are reportedly on 
Arsene Wenger’s radar (Picture: Getty/EPA)

Arsenal have reportedly added Aston Villa’s Christian Benteke and Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema to their summer transfer wish list and could table a combined £68million bid in the coming weeks.

The Gunners are in the market to bolster their attacking options this summer as they look to add quality competition for Olivier Giroud, according to the Star. 

Benzema is being linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer as the Spanish giants consider cashing in on one of their assets for roughly £38million.

Benteke would also be allowed to leave Villa if the bid matches their £30million asking price.

Whether the Gunners would push through a deal for one or both of these stars remains unclear, but they may enter talks with both players before reaching a decision.

Metro