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No deal: Wenger says Karim Benzema is not on the way to the Emirates

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By Mirror | Aug 03, 2015

Arsene Wenger has dismissed speculation linking Arsenal with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

The Gunners are in the market for more firepower, with Benzema believed a long-time target for the north Londoners.

Reports in Spain on Sunday claimed Arsenal were willing to smash their £42.5million transfer record to bring him to the Emirates.

Benzema only recently signed a contract extension at the Bernabeu until 2019 but that hasn't stopped the Frenchman being linked with a move.

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However, Wenger, speaking after Sunday's FA Community Shield success against Chelsea, played down reports that the former Lyon frontman could be coming through the door.