Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal to pursue a loan move for Karim Benzema in an effort to solve their struggles in front of goal - with the former Real Madrid man underlining his desire to keep on playi

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted at a new striker joining this month, after ex- Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand pressed him over the club's transfer plans.

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta to sign former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on loan this January

Arsenal stepped up in attack against Tottenham on Wednesday night as Leandro Trossard scored to inspire a 2-1 win in the North London Derby, but Mikel Arteta will know he still needs more depth up fro

Speaking ahead of the north London derby, Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist both named a striker Arsenal must sign to solve their current striker issues. The Gunners have been linked with many names in January already with reinforcements likely needed.