Reports have emerged speculating Arsenal have increased their offer for Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in a bid to finally land the Frenchman, while hopes are looking up in the Gunners' search to sign Sergi Samper.
Spanish outlet Fichajes.net (via Metro) states Arsenal are now willing to pay a fee of £35.3 million for Benzema, whom they are hoping to partner alongside compatriot Olivier Giroud at the Emirates Stadium.
The Real Madrid forward has been linked with a north London move since his days at Lyon, but his agent has moved to pour cold water on the alleged switch in recent days.