Spanish giants Real Madrid have
informed Arsenal that they can
swoop for Karim Benzema in the
new year.
The London Evening Standard
reports that the Gunners have been
told they can sign the France
international for a cut price deal in
January.
According to Los Blancos insiders,
manager Carlo Ancelotti has lost
patience with the 25 year-old who
has scored just two goals in eight
games for the club this season.
Real Madrid president Florentino
Perez is aware that, despite the
world record signing of Gareth Bale,
the forward line needs to be
fortified following a stuttering start
to the season, and is prepared to
cut his losses on the former Lyon
star who he signed for £30m in
2009.