Rafael Benitez expects Karim Benzema to stay with Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez has dismissed speculation linking Karim Benzema with a move away from the club.

Reports have claimed that Arsenal are lining up a bid for the France international striker.

Despite rumours concerning Benzema's future at the Santiago Bernabeu, Benitez is confident that the 27-year-old will remain with the Spaniards.

"People are asking me about different players that maybe we will buy and I always say the same thing: 'he's not our player, I will not talk about that'," he told reporters.

"In this case Karim is our player so I will not talk about that. I hope, I'm sure, that he will stay with us."

Benitez was speaking after Madrid thrashed Manchester City 4-1 in Melbourne to win the International Champions Cup.