OFFICIAL NOW: FIVE times champions league winner finally joins Arsenal on a SIX month loan with obligation to buy

OFFICIAL: Five-time Champions League winner has officially joined Arsenal on a six-month loan with an obligation to purchase. The player will be present to observe the Aston Villa match today. Congratulations to Arsenal supporters.

Arsenal have been encouraged to acquire Karim Benzema on a six-month loan to assist with surpassing Liverpool and propel the Gunners towards their first Premier League triumph in over two decades.

of anticipation of the north London derby on Wednesday night, discussions on Arsenal predominantly focused on the club’s deficiency of a formidable striker and its failure to convert opportunities.

Arsenal has not been deficient in evident scoring opportunities in recent weeks, despite the absence of Bukayo Saka due to a hamstring injury. Nevertheless, individuals positioned at the forefront of the attack – notably Kai Havertz – have persistently struggled to convert scoring opportunities.

With Gabriel Jesus sustaining a season-ending ACL injury, Mikel Arteta has been left without the sole dedicated striker in his team.

Arsenal possesses the financial capacity to execute a significant acquisition this month. Their swift pursuit of midfielder Martin Zubimendi aims for his arrival in the summer.

During a discussion on TNT Sports prior to the match against Spurs, analysts Ally McCoist and Rio Ferdinand were enquired about which striker Arsenal should acquire this month, should they want to make a signing.

“I would acquire [Karim] Benzema,” stated Ferdinand. “I request a six-month loan, Benzema, please accommodate that.”

Ally McCoist identifies a more pragmatic objective.
Benzema, being 37 years old, is regarded as one of the best strikers in the history of football. The Frenchman secured five Champions League titles with Real Madrid and received the Ballon d’Or in 2022 while in his 30s.

Benzema concluded his illustrious 14-year tenure at the Bernabeu in 2023 by transferring to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.

Following a sluggish beginning in the Middle East, Benzema has regained his form, achieving 12 goals and three assists in his 13 matches this season.

McCoist identified Victor Osimhen as the player capable of addressing Arsenal’s goalscoring deficiency.

“I would choose Osimhen,” stated McCoist. He continues to score goals in Turkey. His performance has declined compared to 18 months ago with Napoli, but I believe he can regain that level.

Osimhen is presently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. The agreement includes a break provision that elite clubs may activate if they wish to acquire the striker on a permanent basis.

Osimhen’s contract with Napoli includes a multifaceted release clause. He is supposedly available for transfer at €90 million/£75 million in January, with the price decreasing to €75 million/£62 million starting in the summer.