Karim Benzema’s agent, Karim Djaziri, has denied stories that his client is set to move to Arsenal from Real Madrid.
It is believed that Arsene Wenger was now chasing the French striker, after admitting that his hopes of landing Liverpool frontman Luis Suarez is over.
However, Djaziri said there has been no contact.
“We can not fight against the rumors, but I assure you Karim will not go to Arsenal,” he told French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche.
“There has never been any discussions and no contact has been established.”
He also stated that he doesn’t expect the imminent arrival of Gareth Bale to push Benzema out of the club. Rather he expects the former Lyon forward to sign a new deal at the Bernabeu.
“The arrival of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid is no threat,” he added. “Both Cristiano Ronaldo and and Bale play on the wings and Karim is central.
“We are working on a contract extension for three years. Discussions are taking place quietly, without deadline.
“Karim could well end his career at Real, the club of his dreams.”
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