Arsene Wenger refuses to draw on Karim Benzema, Angel di Maria reports

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has distanced himself from reports linking the club with a double swoop for Real Madrid pair Karim Benzema and Angel di Maria.

It has been claimed that the Gunners are willing to pay £40m for the forward's services, while also considering a move for his teammate Di Maria in a bid to strengthen the team before the transfer deadline.

When probed on the reports during a press conference, Wenger said: "I don't want to speak about names, [the media] do that very well."

Wenger recently admitted that the club are no longer pursuing Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who is now believed to be a target for Madrid.