Arsenal transfer news round up: Gunners want €122m Bundesliga duo, Wenger to seal Benzema deal & more

Arsenal could respond to their defeat to West Ham United by making a big-money bid to sign Bayern Munich forward Mario Gotze, who would represent a major addition to their attack. The German international has also been linked with Manchester United this summer, but the Metro claim he could join the Gunners in a sensational double swoop.

 Julian Draxler is the second player in this huge Bundesliga raid, with the Schalke attacking midfielder long linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium after establishing himself as one of the best young players in Europe in recent times, though Juventus are currently leading the chase for his signature.

 According to the Daily Mail, Arsene Wenger has given Arsenal the green light to complete a club-record deal for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who is expected to cost around £46m and take the number 9 shirt in north London.Arsenal can still win the Premier League title this season, but only if they sign a new striker, according to former Tottenham and QPR manager Harry Redknapp, the Daily Telegraph reports.