Franck Ribery or Karim Benzema: Who Should Arsenal Attempt to Sign?

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After four consecutive seasons without securing any silverware, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated he would spend big and bring in quality players.

Arsenal has shown great interest in both Karim Benzema and Franck Ribery.

Benzema and Ribery are both immensely talented players who are worth a fortune. But with Arsenal looking to offload Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor to Milan for around £25-30 million, Arsenal would be able to afford at least one of the players mentioned.

So who should Arsenal attempt to sign?

Karim Benzema

The 21-year-old Lyon frontman is a great talent. Benzema is no doubt going to become the next biggest thing in world football.

With experience under his belt, along with great pace and agility, Benzema is a huge threat to defences. He is also a prolific scorer and is blessed with great physique, effective dribbling, and great vision.

The French international would be perfect up front with Robin van Persie and would definitely help Arsenal in its bid to win a trophy. Benzema is said to be worth around £30 million, with Manchester United and Real Madrid both very keen to sign the striker.

But if Arsenal release Adebayor to Milan, then that money would be enough to attempt to sign the next "Ronaldo."

Franck Ribery

Blessed with pace, energy, skill, and precise passing, 26-year-old Bayern Munich and French midfielder Franck Ribery would be truly stunning at Arsenal. Ribery would fit in well at Arsenal and would no doubt be great alongside the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, and Andrei Arshavin in the Arsenal midfield.

Ribery is worth around £40 million, but Wenger has made it clear he is prepared to spend big this summer. Ribery would surely be very expensive, but no doubt worth it.

Should Arsenal attempt to sign the quick, talented striker Karim Benzema or the experienced, smart, great-passing midfielder Franck Ribery?

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