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Arsenal transfer report: AC Milan ready to rival Gunners in chase for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema

Arsenal transfer report: AC Milan ready to rival Gunners in chase for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema

AC Milan are ready to rival Arsenal for the signing of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, accordfing to reports.

The Italian club are currently in the middle of a takeover approach from Chinese consortium Sino-Europe Sports, but once it goes through they are ready to spend big in the summer.

Milan have already been linked with Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

However, according to Calciomercato, Benzema is now another player on the Serie A side's shopping list this summer.

The France international has previously been a target for Arsenal and they are expected to reignite their interest in him if Sanchez leaves the Emirates at the end of the season.

The Chilean is into the final 18 months of his current contract and, with an extension still not signed, the Gunners are tracking potential replacements.

Having scored over 170 goals for Real Madrid, Benzema would certainly fit the bill - but it appears as though Arsenal will have to fend off strong competition from Milan if they want to land the 29-year-old.

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