Ian Wright describes Arsenal's failed pursuit of Karim Benzema as 'embarrassing' and says Benzema 'mugged off' the Gunners

The transfer for the French striker did not materialise

Wednesday 16 September 2015 21:05 BST

Karim Benzema did not join Arsenal (instagram.com/karimbenzema)

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has described the club's failed pursuit of Karim Benzema this summer as "embarrassing".

Speaking as a BT Sport pundit during their showing of Dinamo Zagreb vs Arsenal in the Champions League, Wright said:

"It was embarrassing. In the way they pursued it.

"You find out, straight from the bat, if the player is interetsted.

"The way he mugged off Arsenal [with the Reakl Madrid is my home tweet] was not good."

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.@IanWright0 "embarrassed" by @Arsenal's pursuit of @Benzema after the @realmadriden star "mugged off" the club. http://t.co/7A6pUgT2kx
BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) September 16, 2015

Before the game, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "My drive to win the Champions League is immense. It's never been done at Arsenal. We have to put hard work in."

Before the game in Croatia, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "My drive to win the Champions League is immense. It's never been done at Arsenal. We have to put hard work in."

"Our last visit [to play Dinamo Zagreb] was a very tough game. We needed to be patient against a very strong side.

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