08 Aug 2013 10:47:27
Benzema is on the short list apparently, with a £39m bid to be lodged if Suarez goes tits up. Think about it, it does kind of make sense; Suarez goes to Madrid and replaces Higuain, Benzema comes to us and Bale replaces him. Thoughts people?

1.) 08 Aug 2013
Just paper talk me thinks think it suarez or bust on the striker front would love gustavo here would fit in perfect

2.) 08 Aug 2013
Still prefer suarez but benzema is top dollar. if arsene can add fellaini and ashley williams to the mix I would be very happy.

3.) 08 Aug 2013
Would be a bad day. He is worse than Higuain and Suarez so I can't see it happening, then again, he is French

4.) 08 Aug 2013
First of all I don't see how Bale would replace Benzema, secondly - though I rate Benzema very high - he isn't the guy we need along Giroud. Him and Suarez are very different types - we need the Suarez-type IMO.
Anyways, we're talking alternatives. Benzema wouldn't be the worst of such.

5.) 08 Aug 2013
08 Aug 2013 18:43:26
To address the query of "how Bale would replace Benzema" - I understand why you'd question it but it makes sense: Bale would play on the left for Madrid, Ronaldo moves up front, Benzema is sold/benched, therefore Bale replaces Benzema.

Don't think RM will sell Benzema though, he'll play up top if they don't get Bale or be benched to accommodate Ronaldo if they do.

6.) 08 Aug 2013
Phil17 - I agree on the paper talk front, I can't see it happening, and I think Gustavo would fit in nicely, he played well at the confederations cup in my opinion.

chas - I think either Suarez or Benzema would drastically improve our striking force.

Chess - That's what makes it logical, the fact he's French :P

50N_0F_4_G00N3R - I think he'd fit perfectly with Giroud to be honest, but I do agree we need Suarez's creativity

7.) 08 Aug 2013
Ar97 gunner. I totally agree. slight preference for suarez but I just can't see it happening. benzema is a top boy and would be happy if he was at the emirates.
just wish we would invite a few more people to the party, ie fellaini and ashley williams.

8.) 09 Aug 2013
Chas - I agree with the fact we need to widen our sights on transfer targets in terms of positions, as although a striker is important, we do lack a solid CDM and back up CB. I'd go Lars Bender and Williams

9.) 09 Aug 2013
Ar97 gunner. yes I totally agree but the only problem is we have a manager who doesn't want to spend.