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Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Karim Benzema and Yoann Gourcuff Rumours

Arsenal’s transfer window jukebox is seemingly stuck looping on the Karim Benzema record right now, with fresh rumours coming in thick and fast as to whether or not the Real Madrid striker will be making his way to the Emirates.

Well, according to Spanish newspaper AS (via Jamie Sanderson of Metro) the Gunners are finally edging closer to getting their man and putting the tedious rumours to bed.

Morning everyone. Arsenal have Karim Benzema in their sights. Today's cover story in AS. pic.twitter.com/3jE4dSqsLW

— AS English (@English_AS) August 2, 2015

Benzema recently uploaded a photo of himself on a private jet and sent the Arsenal faithful into an irrational frenzy, but the Frenchman is still very much a Real Madrid player.