Arsenal are murmured to have rekindled their interest in Karim Benzema, whom they believe could spearhead their lineup in the event of Real Madrid accepting their £17.8million bid this summer.

Arsene Wenger has brought down world-class outcasts in a not so Inter way to create a squad stuffed with talents in the likes of Mesut Ozil and the cunning Frenchman looks set to follow a similar route to earn the signature of compatriot Karim Benzema.

The former Olympique Lyonnais striker looks set to be on the sidelines more often than not next season as new manager Rafael Benitez can be expected to convert Cristiano Ronaldo into a centre-forward.

The 26-year-old striker can be deemed too good to warm any bench, let alone the most decorated Santiago Bernabeu bench and will likely be in a wanting to move away from the Spanish capital in the upcoming weeks.

Given the turmoil that currently surrounds him, the Gunners can be expected to capitalise by luring him to the Emirates Stadium, where he is likely to be offered more playing time and recognition that his Portuguese colleague takes away from him at ease.

The Champions League winner is an automatic upgrade to Olivier Giroud and could be expected to put on his goal-scoring boots at the very moment he signs for the London club given the fact that his former teammate and provider Mesut Ozil will operate just behind him.