Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has signalled his side's intention to keep hold of Arsenal target Karim Benzema by insisting that the Frenchman could score 25 goals for the Spanish club this season.
Benzema has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months, despite the fact he is the only recognised striker at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Madrid, meanwhile, have been tipped to bring in another centre-forward, and Benitez has hinted that any new arrival up front could partner or provide an alternative to Benzema instead of replacing him.
When asked if he is thinking about moving for a striker with different characteristics to Benzema, Benitez told Spanish newspaper El Pais: "It's that having alternatives in any position always helps.