Is Real Madrid set to lose Karim Benzema to Arsenal's record summer offer?

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is reportedly contemplating quitting the Spanish club to accept Arsenal's record offer to double his weekly wages.

According to a report in Express.co.uk, the 29-year-old is apparently grown tired of constant criticism at the team coached by Zinedine Zidane. The last time Benzema scored a goal was against Napoli during the 1st leg of last 16 in Champions League clash at Bernabeu on February 15.

The Gunners are offering to double his weekly wages from £150,000 to £300,000. If the deal goes through, this would make Benzema the highest-paid player at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been targeting the fellow Frenchman for a number of years. Benzema's arrival at the London club could be funded by Alexis Sanchez's departure as the Madrid star is considered to be latter's ideal replacement.