Karim Benzema

[Refo]

Benzema is Perez's lovechild. Perez took a gamble on him, and Perez doesn't like losing on his gambles. Apparently Zidane also plays a role in keeping Benzema at RM.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Not sure if Benzema is as good as Fifa thinks he is, but he'd certainly be welcome. Was surprised to read he's only 27, thought he'd be pushing 30 by now, so that makes me more interested.

Having said all that, his goal record isn't exactly mind blowing given that he plays in such a good team.

 

[FinnGooner]

Not sure if Benzema is as good as Fifa thinks he is, but he'd certainly be welcome. Was surprised to read he's only 27, thought he'd be pushing 30 by now, so that makes me more interested.

Having said all that, his goal record isn't exactly mind blowing given that he plays in such a good team.

Maybe not mind blowing but it's actually pretty impressive considering his role in the Real system. With Ronaldo he is not the focal point or their attack which means he moves around a lot and creates chances for others. He isn't in or near the box nearly as much as some other strikers.
So 5 seasons in a row with 20 or more goals in all competitions and adding to that 15 or more assists in all competitions four years in a row, I'd say it's impressive.

I'd welcome Benzema in a heartbeat but I doubt we'll see a striker of that caliber at Arsenal under Wenger. Giroud is his last "I'm turning this guy from xero to hero" project before he retires.

 

[tap-in]

Are you really asking why Wenger would bid for Suarez instead of Benzema? Suarez is twice the player and his supposed release clause at 40mil would have been a bargain, that's why.

Anyway towards the end of the window we supposedly did try to get him along with Özil, **** was on the BBC but him and Di Maria didn't want to come I suppose.

No No No! I am saying if Wenger really wanted Benzema why not bid big for him as he did Suarez. You dont need to tell me how much better Suarez is than Benzema, its clear to everyone. Forget I even mentioned Suarez, it was my response to people saying Wenger is a big Benzema fan!

 

[GDeep™]

Got a new link or something, lads?

 

[Penn_]

Real wanted 30M for Higuain, didn't they? I think we would of have to gone 50M+ for Benzema and for that price we could of just gave Liverpool what they asked for.

Only way I see us getting Benzema is if Aguero and Falcao move to Real.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Maybe not mind blowing but it's actually pretty impressive considering his role in the Real system. With Ronaldo he is not the focal point or their attack which means he moves around a lot and creates chances for others. He isn't in or near the box nearly as much as some other strikers.
So 5 seasons in a row with 20 or more goals in all competitions and adding to that 15 or more assists in all competitions four years in a row, I'd say it's impressive.

I'd welcome Benzema in a heartbeat but I doubt we'll see a striker of that caliber at Arsenal under Wenger. Giroud is his last "I'm turning this guy from xero to hero" project before he retires.

etc.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Didn't know he had so many assists to be fair, that's impressive.

 

[ferrarif50hunt]

Not sure if Benzema is as good as Fifa thinks he is, but he'd certainly be welcome. Was surprised to read he's only 27, thought he'd be pushing 30 by now, so that makes me more interested.

Having said all that, his goal record isn't exactly mind blowing given that he plays in such a good team.

Don't worry about his goal record, his job at Madrid is basically to make sure Ronaldo scores as much as possible.

The guy is an absolute beast and could easily hit 30+ in all comps here in my opinion. Aside from Suarez, I can't really think of another CF in world football who is better than Benzema.

 

[sloveniangooner]

Aguero.

 

[Dokaka]

Aguero.

 

[truth_hurts]

Not enough killer instinct, good player though.

 

[yybecause]

His killer instinct is actually great

 

[Alter]

Hope there's something in these Aguero to Madrid rumours so we can go for this guy. Would strengthen us massively while City lose their best player.

 

[Kyle492]

Hope there's something in these Aguero to Madrid rumours so we can go for this guy. Would strengthen us massively while City lose their best player.

Aguero would replace Ronaldo not Benzema according to rumours.

 

[Marmaduke]

Benzema is the really the only CF that is remotely realistic and would provide an immediate upgrade on our current strikers. The guy is class.

 

[Furious]

So no link?

Somebody make a 40m + 1 pound bid for the RAWK staff/mods.

 

[HollandGooner]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/artic...bid-man-city-star-aguero-4080020#.VW2e9M-qqko

Could just be a rumor.

 

[GabeGooner]

http://www.tribalfootball.com/artic...bid-man-city-star-aguero-4080020#.VW2e9M-qqko

Could just be a rumor.

Was suggested somewhere last week that Madrid were offering £90m for him. Wouldn't be shocked if they did, they'll be envious of Barcelona's frontline and will want more talent – as is often the case.

Problem for us if he goes. Man City will be after every big forward we want and will surely escalate the prices too.

 

[ArsenesNO1Fan]

Aguero would replace Ronaldo not Benzema according to rumours.

I thought they were talking about moving CR7 to CF. Then you'd think Bale on the left and Arguero on the right.