Football transfer rumours: Arsenal targeting Madrid's Karim Benzema as Sanchez replacement

Could Benzema be the second Frenchman to join Arsenal this summer? Credit: PA

Arsenal are looking into signing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, if Alexis Sanchez departs the Emirates this summer. (Daily Star)

Barcelona's Brazilian striker Neymar, 25, has accepted terms from Paris Saint-Germain after the French club agreed to pay his £195m release clause. (Daily Mail)

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley is believed to be demanding £150,000 a week to join Tottenham. Whilst the Toffees are expecting a fee of around £50m for the England international. (Daily Mirror)

West Ham are chasing former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 29, from Bayer Leverkusen in a £13m deal. (Daily Express)

Manchester United have given up in their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier, 23, after being told by the north London club he is not for sale at any price. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City's 20-year-old Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho was absent for the start of City's pre-season tour sparking rumours he is about to finalise a £25m move to Leicester City. (Leicester Mercury)