Wednesday Morning Done Deal ✅: Arsenal completed the signing of £60m South American superstar, player pen down 4yr deal with the club last night, medical to take place today.

Rumors suggest that Arsenal has been presented with the opportunity to sign Karim Benzema, who desires to leave Al-Ittihad after a brief stint in the Saudi Pro League. The player has been linked with various European clubs. While Arsenal initially prioritized signing a new striker for the January transfer window, their ability to do so has been hampered by Financial Fair Play constraints.
MailOnline reports that Benzema was offered to Arsenal earlier this month. Despite their striker pursuit, the Gunners are currently contemplating the acquisition of a ‘versatile defender’ before the looming transfer deadline next Wednesday.
Jurrien Timber, recovering from a cruciate ligament injury suffered in August, is making strides, and Arsenal is optimistic that their £38 million addition from Ajax will be fit to play in the final two months of the season.
Concurrently, negotiations are reportedly underway for Benzema’s return to Lyon, his former club where he initially gained prominence before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. The 36-year-old striker signed a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad in June last year, but recent reports from France suggest tension between the player and the Saudi club.
Allegedly, Benzema returned to training 17 days late after a break in Mauritius, prompting dissatisfaction from the club. A source revealed, ‘We couldn’t contact him for ten days. The club’s administration and coach are outraged over what happened. There will be a meeting with the club board to explain what transpired and plan his future.’