Arsene Wenger wants Karim Benzema at Arsenal — can Gunners actually get him this month?

Arsene Wenger has recently urged Arsenal to sign Karim Benzema as they look for a new striker in January.

The Frenchman is on the verge of leaving Al Ittihad after missing six consecutive training sessions with the club.

However, the Gunners are not among this sides said to be interested in bringing in the 36-year-old before the transfer deadline.

According to Spanish reporter Javier Parra Pena, it's Manchester United and Real Madrid who are exploring the possibility of signing Benzema.

Wenger wants Arsenal to sign Benzema to end goalscoring woes