Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has told SportsArena that if Arsene Wenger signs Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, they will win the Premier League.
The Gunners have been linked with the Frenchman all summer despite Real boss Rafa Benitez and the La Liga giants insisting they will not sell the striker.
Wenger has only made one signing so far during the transfer window – goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea – but Henry thinks the signing of Benzema can bring Arsenal their first top flight title since the ‘Invincibles’ season in 2003/04.
“I always say it’s their year but there is a genuine buzz around the place right now,” the former Gunners captain told Drivetime.
“I think they can challenge this year for real if they stay injury-free.
“Giroud alone as a striker there – you can’t win the league, you need another type of striker. I think Giroud is doing really well - he went on to score 14 goals in 18 games, that’s amazing.
“But sometimes you need a different type of striker and I think that if they can get Benzema, suddenly they are a real title contender and also in the Champions League.”
When asked by fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp whether signing Benzema would mean Arsenal would win the league, Henry said: “Yes. But the Champions League is a difficult one.”
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