“I need only one assurance before i join Arsenal”- Karim Benzema makes critical January transfer to Arsenal as the French Balon D’Or winner admits he is only interested in playing at the Emirates Stadium on ‘ONE CONDITION’.

Karim Benzema makes critical Arsenal January transfer decision as Newcastle concoct a strategy.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news as football.london examines the latest January transfer news at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal’s quest for a new striker is anticipated to continue for the rest of the January transfer window, following another unexpected turn in their chase.

In the last six months, the Gunners have been associated with a number of number nines, with Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema being the most recent to be linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Benzema’s summer move to Saudi Arabia has not gone as planned, prompting speculation that the former Real Madrid player wants to return to Europe. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United were rumored to be interested in signing him, but it appears that the striker will stay put.

According to French source L’Equipe, Benzema has returned to Jeddah and has begun training with Al-Ittihad after skipping their training camp the previous week. The decision is expected to destroy the Frenchman’s hopes for one final dance in Europe.

Arsenal are back at square one after losing Benzema, and the longer they leave it, the more probable Mikel Arteta will be without a new talisman.

Whilst his arrival would only be a loan, his current wage package stands at over £85million per season, according to Marca, meaning the Gunners would face a bill of approximately £38.9million just for his wages alone.

It’s a lot of money, and while Benzema’s goal record speaks for itself, Financial Fair Play (FFP) and Premier League Profitability and Sustainability guidelines (PSR) need the north Londoners to handle their business properly.

However, Arsenal is still without a new centre-forward, and the position is desperate for fresh blood. If they don’t sign a new No.9 before the window shuts, they may come to regret it.

Arsenal could suffer another setback in their pursuit of Amadou Onana, one of their January targets. After reigniting their interest in the Everton midfielder, the Gunners contacted him about a potential January signing.