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 manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that the club is looking to bring in a new striker during the January transfer window. Arteta made the remarks while speaking to Rio Ferdinand after Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

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.

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.