Wenger says Arsenal won't be signing Karim Benzema

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has poured cold water on speculation linking the Premier League club with a move for Real Madrid's Karim Benzema. The Madrid striker has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium throughout the summer but the Gunners boss says there is no truth to the reports. When asked about the rumours after Arsenal's 1-0 Community Shield victory over Chelsea on Sunday, Wenger replied: "No, honestly, no." Some reports had suggested Arsenal were prepared to break their transfer record to sign the striker but those rumours should now be put firmly to bed.