Arsene Wenger has once again dismissed stories of Arsenal's interest in Karim Benzema, saying they're a construct of the media. The Gunners have been linked constantly with a move for the Real Madrid striker, and Wenger has, more than once, played it down. After the Community Shield win over Chelsea, he said, 'No, nothing is happening. Honestly no. I don’t know who brings that up. Is it Spanish media or English media? I don’t know.” And at today's press conference, ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener, he was even more unequivocal. 'I never came out on Benzema,' he said. 'It is just media talk. When Sanchez and Welbeck are back we feel we have the needed striking force.' So, is he...
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