BREAKING NEWS: OFFICIAL NOW ✅ announced by football guru Fabrizio Romano, Karim Benzema signed a two-year contract with Arsenal last night, and his medical was completed. Let’s get started.

In early January, Mikel Arteta hinted that Arsenal might refrain from signing new players due to Premier League regulations on expenditures, citing Everton’s ten-point penalty in November. Despite Arteta’s statement, it appears Arsenal is in need of a goal-scoring creator, as both Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus have struggled in that regard. Strengthening their attacking options could significantly enhance Arsenal’s chances of contending for the title this season.

Karim Benzema has emerged as a potential target, especially amid rumors of issues he might be facing in Saudi Arabia. However, concerns linger about the 36-year-old’s age, hefty wages, and whether his playing style aligns with Arsenal’s. Despite Benzema affirming his commitment to his current team, Arteta and Edu face a challenging task in making decisions that won’t unsettle the fans.

There is speculation about potential departures, with Emile Smith Rowe being mentioned due to limited playing time. Offloading academy players is viewed as a strategy to address financial constraints related to Financial Fair Play (FFP). While Bukayo Saka is widely recognized as crucial, selling popular figures like Nketiah and Reiss Nelson could generate fan discontent.

Some fans propose selling Nketiah to fund acquisitions of other strikers such as Ivan Toney, Alexander Isak, or Ollie Watkins. However, pursuing Benzema could entail significant sacrifices and might contradict Arteta’s player selection philosophy, especially considering the financial rules (FFP) they must adhere to.

Opting for Benzema may involve making tough decisions that could potentially create more problems than solutions. Arteta might ultimately choose not to bring in any new players, adhering to the notion that Arsenal won’t make any moves in the January transfer window.