Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema with a move to Arsenal will reach its end this week, while Anderlecht youngster Dennis Praet is a target for West Bromwich Albion.
Arsenal fans were sent into a frenzy this weekend after BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey alleged "a source who is rarely wrong" had told him the Gunners were on the verge of a major signing:
A source who is rarely wrong tells me Arsenal are close to the signing that would make them genuine contenders. We shall see...
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) August 7, 2015
As the most fervent rumour of their summer transfer window, it was largely assumed this was a reference to Real's Benzema.