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Report: Arsenal free to sign Karim Benzema

Real Madrid are preparing to sell Karim Benzema to Arsenal and have identified replacements for the striker, according to a report.

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to sell Karim Benzema to Arsenal this summer and have already lined up replacements for the striker.

The France international has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for some time, with reports suggesting that he would be keen on switch to the Gunners.

It is thought that the 27-year-old is considering his future at Santiago Bernabeu, with Real head coach Rafael Benitez preparing to play Cristiano Ronaldo as a central striker this season.

According to The Metro, Arsenal are willing to make Benzema their highest-paid player in an effort to lure him to North London.

Real have reportedly drawn up a list of replacements for the frontman, which includes Alvaro Morata, Fernando Llorente, and Sergio Aguero.

Benzema has scored 124 goals in 242 games since joining Real from Lyon in 2009.

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Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match Real Madrid FC vs Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 13, 2015
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