Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema in the summer.
Benzema, 30, has won two La Liga titles and lifted the Champions League on three occasions since joining Madrid back in 2009 but the striker is being linked with a move away from the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
But while Benzema has struggled this term, only managing nine goals in all competitions, Zinedine Zidane remains committed to keeping hold of his fellow Frenchman.
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According to El Confidencial, Zidane has informed his squad that the forward remains an important part of the furniture at the club – and Cristiano Ronaldo has echoed that sentiment.
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Its claimed both Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have been knocking on the door over a potential move in the summer but they are set to be disappointed in their pursuit of Benzema.
The report states that Benzemas agent is well aware of Arsenals interest after a number of approaches from Arsene Wenger down the years.
Benzema is tied into a contract until the summer of 2021.
Rather ridiculously, the attacker has a €1bn release clause in his deal at Madrid.
Asked if he was concerned about Benzemas form back in February, Zidane told beIN SPORTS: No, Im not worried.
It is the situation we have now. We would like him to score.
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The other day against Betis he scored. Here he could not, but he has done many good things for everyone else.
In the end we know that if we do things right we can get good things.
MORE: Arsenal wonderkid close to agreeing new contract
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Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema in the summer.
Benzema, 30, has won two La Liga titles and lifted the Champions League on three occasions since joining Madrid back in 2009 but the striker is being linked with a move away from the Bernabeu at the end of the season.
But while Benzema has struggled this term, only managing nine goals in all competitions, Zinedine Zidane remains committed to keeping hold of his fellow Frenchman.
More: Football
According to El Confidencial, Zidane has informed his squad that the forward remains an important part of the furniture at the club – and Cristiano Ronaldo has echoed that sentiment.
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Its claimed both Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund have been knocking on the door over a potential move in the summer but they are set to be disappointed in their pursuit of Benzema.
The report states that Benzemas agent is well aware of Arsenals interest after a number of approaches from Arsene Wenger down the years.
Benzema is tied into a contract until the summer of 2021.
Rather ridiculously, the attacker has a €1bn release clause in his deal at Madrid.
Asked if he was concerned about Benzemas form back in February, Zidane told beIN SPORTS: No, Im not worried.
It is the situation we have now. We would like him to score.
More: Football
The other day against Betis he scored. Here he could not, but he has done many good things for everyone else.
In the end we know that if we do things right we can get good things.
MORE: Arsenal wonderkid close to agreeing new contract
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