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| Karim Benzema was wanted by Arsenal and Manchester United this summer |
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Manchester United failed to sign three Real Madrid players this summer, according to Bernabeu president Florentino Perez.
United were in talks with Real for much of the summer of David De Gea - who saw his move fall through on deadline.
United were in talks with Real for much of the summer of David De Gea - who saw his move fall through on deadline.
And the Real chief has revealed how United tried their luck for Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane, only to be rebuffed.
"We know that United showed interest in Bale, Benzema and Varane," Perez said.
"We know that United showed interest in Bale, Benzema and Varane," Perez said.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has blasted Arsene Wenger over his summer transfer business.
The Gunners were heavily linked with Real striker Benzema, who hit out late in the window at 'clowns' suggesting he was ever leaving Madrid.
But Merson has offered up a solution that he feels Wenger should have used to land the Frenchman.
"Just put in a bid for Benzema," he said. "£75million. If Real Madrid turn around and say: 'We're not selling him,' you can't argue with that. You've put in a bid and if they turn it down or the lad doesn't want to come, that's the way it goes. But show something."
The Gunners were heavily linked with Real striker Benzema, who hit out late in the window at 'clowns' suggesting he was ever leaving Madrid.
But Merson has offered up a solution that he feels Wenger should have used to land the Frenchman.
"Just put in a bid for Benzema," he said. "£75million. If Real Madrid turn around and say: 'We're not selling him,' you can't argue with that. You've put in a bid and if they turn it down or the lad doesn't want to come, that's the way it goes. But show something."
Paul Pogba reportedly rejected interest from Chelsea this summer.
Reports in Italy claim Pogba considered a move to Stamford Bridge but decided to remain at Juventus.
Barcelona are expected to join the hunt for the former United midfielder when their transfer embargo is lifted in January.
Reports in Italy claim Pogba considered a move to Stamford Bridge but decided to remain at Juventus.
Barcelona are expected to join the hunt for the former United midfielder when their transfer embargo is lifted in January.
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