Arsene Wenger arrives at the World Cup to scout Mandzukic, Balotelli & Benzema

Arsene Wenger arrives at the World Cup to scout Mandzukic, Balotelli & Benzema

Arsene Wenger has arrived in Sao Paulo for the World Cup, Daily telegraph are reporting that scouting three of the highest profile strikers in world football in Brazil.

Though his primary assignment is commentating on French channel TF1.

Daily Telegraph writes: “Arsenal are planning to sign at least one striker and Mandzukic is high on Wenger’s list of targets, which also includes Karim Benzema and Mario Balotelli who are also at the World Cup with France and Italy.”

Mandzukic, who is not playing in the Brazil-Croatia World Cup opener this evening due to suspension, seems the most likely Arsenal summer signing having already announced he wants to leave Bayern Munich.

Wenger will also keep an eye on Benzema who looks set to play alongside Olivier Giroud in a front three for France at the World Cup as well as Italian striker, Mario Balotelli.