Arsenal look to be out of luck in their pursuit of Real Madrid star Karim Benzema.
Los Merengues manager Rafael Benitez “is sure” that the 27-year-old will stay at the Bernabeu [Sky Sports], leaving the Gunners out in the cold.
As such Arsene Wenger is going to have to look elsewhere, and here five players he could do worse than sign…
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5) Alexandre Lacazette, Lyon
After a brilliant 29 goals in 35 games last season, the 24-year-old could be perfect for the North London club. He brings both goalscoring and a physical presence up front, which is important to how Wenger has his team playing.