Arsenal to make late move for Benzem

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will make a late move for Real Madrid attacker Karim Benzema.

Wenger has stated publicly that Alex Sanchez will see out the remaining months of his contract, rather than being sold to a rival club for a lucrative fee, but it has been suggested that the North Londoners are willing to consider any offer which meets their valuation.

Wenger may look to strengthen in the final third.

According to Diario Gol, Benzema remains on the radar of Wenger and an official approach would be made should Alexis Sanchez be sold before the end of the summer window.

Sanchez has missed the opening weeks of the season through injury, but the Chilean attacker will feature for Arsenal when they face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

Benzema has two years left on his contract at Real, where the 29-year-old has netted 171 goals in 328 appearances in all competitions since signing for the club in 2009.