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Karim Benzema has been sounded out as a Chelsea target
Chelsea are keen to sign Karim Benzema as a replacement for Diego Costa, according to reports.
Costa has been the subject of the Blues fans' ire after a dismal start to the season, which has seen him score just three goals in 14 Premier League outings.
Chelsea have been drawing up a shortlist of striker options and the Daily Mirror claim Benzema, who was heavily linked to Arsenal in the summer, is on there.
The Gunners were tracking Benzema's signature, but baulked at his £40million asking price.
He said: "Maybe it was not the best decision (to start him on the bench), I don't know.
"Today I decided not to start with Christian. It is up to the player to change this."