Arsenal has reportedly chartered a private jet to bring Benzema to England and have arranged for him to stay at a ‘five-star hotel in London’ ahead of undergoing a medical with the club on Monday.
These claims are being made by Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli, who has become a familiar figure to Arsenal fans for his regular updates on the Benzema saga.
Arsenal are believed to have rented a Gulfstream private jet to accommodate Benzema on Sunday evening.
— Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 21, 2015
He will have a medical Monday early afternoon and be confirmed just before kick off. He will stay in 5 stars hotel London center.
— Emanuele Giulianelli (@EmaGiulianelli) August 21, 2015
Giulianelli even goes as far as to say that Benzema could be presented as an Arsenal player before their Premier League clash with Liverpool.
While Manchester United are also interested in the signature of the Frenchman, if the reports are true then it ould be a huge deal for Arsenal who were in the market for a number 9 to give competition to Olivier Giroud.
Benzema may not start in every game for Real Madrid this season as Cristiano Ronaldo is rumored to start as a center forward.