Could £20m Karim Benzema Bring Silverware Back to Arsenal FC?

Recently Arsenal have been linked with a move for Karim Benzema. The talk is that the new spending Arsene Wenger will try to bring Benzema in the squad, who has impressed this season with Madrid.

However, with Higuain coming back to the squad and Adebayor looking likely to sign for them, Benzema would not have much playing time there.

If Arsenal do bring him in, could Benzema save Arsenal from an eighth season without a trophy? The striker has been impressive for Madrid, getting a few hat tricks this season, as well as scoring 23 goals in 44 games.

Benzema would add to the Arsenal attacking power, as he would most likely pair with Van Persie should Arsene change the formation.

Since the 4-3-3 switch, we have seen Arsenal play great football but no silverware has come their way. Would a switch back to 4-4-2 be what Arsenal need? Indeed, we saw "The Invincibles" go through a whole season unbeaten in that very formation.

Should Benzema come to the team, this would mean the certain departure of Bendtner and Arshavin as the clear up of players begins.

This would mean the likes of Rosicky, Squillaci, Alumnia and possibly a defensive center mid should Arsene bring in another one all leaving the club.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Arsene Wenger is ready to make a "significant bid" for Benzema, which is likely to be excess of £22.5 million. This would smash the record transfer which is currently held by Arshavin. This would also signify a new era for Arsenal where making money is not what the club is all about.

Should Benzema come to the team, as well as a center mid and center back, then we are sure to say that Arsenal will be one of the strongest contenders for next season, not just a team coming second or third.