Rumours: Arsenal to spend big on Benzema, Man City in for Berahino

Could Karim Benzema be Arsenal's main man? Credit: PA

Arsenal are prepared to shell out £45.8 million in order to land Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema - in what would be a club record signing for Arsene Wenger's Gunners. (AS)

Manchester City are in for West Brom striker Saido Berahino, and could beat both Newcastle and Tottenham to the much-admired 21-year-old, whose club value him at £25 million. (People)

For their part, Tottenham are stepping up their interest in Stuttgart's young striker Timo Werner as they seek to add quality support up front for Harry Kane. (Mail)

West Ham are keen to sign Charlie Austin from QPR as Slaven Bilic looks to add to a forward line depleted by Enner Valencia's injury - but he could cost them £15 million. (Mail)

Roma will go above £15 million to make sure of signing Manchester City front man Edin Dzeko - although City want £20 million so a compromise may need to be reached. (Sun)