Graham Hunter joined the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on Thursday and brought the boys the latest news on Karim Benzema’s future.

Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for the Frenchman and Hunter claims a deal could happen – but only if Benzema tells Real Madrid he wants to leave.

The Spanish football expert said: “Arsenal have the money and Real Madrid need the money. They are 500million euros in global debt, they are trying to buy David De Gea and won’t go the extra mile to get him off Manchester United because of the cash, so they need the money. And because Rafa Benitez will play 4-2-3-1 there is one less place for an attacking player than there was last season.

“It is a doable deal, but it won’t happen unless Benzema says to Real Madrid: ‘I want to go to Arsenal’.”