Arsenal face fresh FFP roadblock to Benzema deal
Arsenal is not anticipated to make significant financial investments during the January transfer window.
However, the rumor mill remains active, associating the Gunners with several prominent players such as Karim Benzema, Ivan Toney, and Amadou Onana.
If Mikel Arteta intends to bring in new additions to the Emirates Stadium, it may be necessary for the team to first offload some players to maintain financial equilibrium.
Arsenal face FFP roadblock to Benzema deal
Should Arsenal secure victory in either the league or the UEFA Champions League, a potential loan move for Benzema could essentially cover its own cost, thereby mitigating the associated risk.
However, given that Mikel Arteta’s team is currently trailing by five points in the league, and Arteta’s European track record may not instill confidence in overcoming formidable opponents like FC Porto, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Manchester City, the risk involved in such a move would be substantial.
As per Marca, Benzema’s existing salary at Al Ittihad amounts to €100 million (£85.84 million) per season.
Consequently, if Arsenal were to secure a loan deal for the Frenchman with the same terms until June 30 — the typical end date for loan spells — the club would incur an estimated cost of approximately £38.9 million, encompassing the entire salary package.
The mentioned cost of £38.9 million for a potential loan move by Benzema to Arsenal does not factor in additional expenses such as any possible loan fee demanded by Al Ittihad or the reported €20 million bonus that Benzema received for his role as an ambassador for the 2030 World Cup.
Despite these potential extra costs, some may argue that this overall expenditure could be deemed justifiable if it enhances the club’s prospects of securing a title.
Signing Benzema would be a tremendous acquisition for Arsenal. Although the club might be hesitant due to the substantial salary demands from the Frenchman, his addition could potentially be the deciding factor in their quest for a Champions League title this season.
While it remains uncertain if Benzema alone could propel Arsenal back into contention for the Premier League title, his extensive experience in European competitions suggests that he could certainly contribute positively to the team’s overall performance.
Arsenal face fresh FFP roadblock to Benzema deal