Arsenal were offered Karim Benzema earlier this month (Getty)Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Karim Benzema but are instead considering a move for a versatile defender, according to reports. According to MailOnline, Benzema was offered to Arsenal earlier this month, however, the Gunners are weighing up whether to sign a ‘versatile defender’ before the transfer deadline next Wednesday. Mikel Arteta is keen to add a ‘versatile defender’ to his squad this month (AFP via Getty)Elsewhere, Benzema is understood to be in talks over a return to Lyon. Benzema had signed a three-year deal worth €100m (£85.5m) per season with Al-Ittihad last June. Last week, reports in France claimed that the Saudi club were ‘furious’ with Benzema for reporting back to training 17 days late following his holiday in Mauritius.

Source: Metro January 23, 2024 00:57 UTC