Arsenal want Karim Benzema but won't move for Gonzalo Higuain

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still keen on signing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, but knows he is fighting a losing battle to land the Frenchman according to the Daily Mail.

He will not move to sign an alternative if Real Madrid's stance over the former Lyon man doesn't budge, and won't make an offer for Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain who was close to joining the Gunners back in 2013.

As it stands Olivier Giroud will once more lead the line for Arsenal next season despite coming in for criticism from club-record scorer Thierry Henry.


Giroud managed 14 Premier League goals last season and has 41 since joining Arsenal back in 2012.

Despite that Wenger is seemingly in the market to land a upgrade as he chases the league title next season, but only if he can get Benzema.

The 27-year-old may find his game time with Madrid next season limited, with new boss Rafa Benitez toying with the idea of using Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale as his main striker, however the Spanish giants aren't contemplating selling at the moment.