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.

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.