Arsenal Transfer News: Startling Benzema claim, stunning £86m double swoop, defender deal

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Karim Benzema - Spotlight On

Arsene Wenger has questioned whether Karim Benzema could fire Arsenal to the title.

The Gunners have been circling around the Real Madrid hitman and it is thought the north London outfit could launch a club-record bid for his services.

But Wenger told Sky Sports: "I respect Thierry Henry a lot for his football knowledge but it is not as mathematical as that.

"We have to develop our collective game and depend less on one guy who comes in and scores all the goals."

The Gunners are reportedly eyeing up a stunning £86million double swoop for Mario Gotze and Julian Draxler.

Both players have been linked with the Gunners, although the latter was thought to be Juventus bound.

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Arsenal have been hot on the heels of Karim Benzema

And Italian paper Tuttosport claim Wenger thinks the aforementioned stars could make Arsenal genuine title contenders.

Arsenal have reportedly lost out in the race to sign Alessio Romagnoli.

Julian Draxler Player Profile

The Roma defender has agreed to join AC Milan, according to reports in Italy.

It is thought the Rossoneri will pay £21m for his services.

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