Arsenal handed perfect Karim Benzema transfer opportunity amid fresh transfer update

Arsenal now have another short break before returning to action due to not progressing to the fourth round of the FA Cup, with another week until they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The Gunners will head into that one on the back of a comfortable win over Crystal Palace, winning 5-0 at home.

Mikel Arteta's men still trail by five points in the title race, though, they they are going to have to be ultra-consistent to make up that gap over the coming weeks and months. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news surroundign the Emirates Stadium.

Benzema latest

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has reportedly made his mind up over his future amid links with Arsenal. Benzema fell out with Saudi club Al Ittihad, leading to crisis discussions over his future, and AFP say the striker has now told the club he wishes to leave this month.

Benzema reportedly told the club that ‘he doesn’t feel he is able to give his best because of the current pressure At Ittihad'. Arsenal links are now likely to ramp up, with the 36-year-old potentially searching for a European club across the next week.

Tavares latest

Nuno Tavares has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this month despite the fact he is currently on loan with Nottingham Forest. Fabrizio Romano has claimed there is interest from French giants Marseille over a permanent move, with Tavares having struggled to kick on during his time with the Gunners. "Understand Olympique Marseille are still trying to sign Nuno Tavares as new LB. Arsenal are 100% open to selling Nuno to OM now on permanent transfer," he tweeted. "But deal depends on Nottingham Forest as they insist to keep Nuno until June and there’s no re-call clause."