Arsenal news: Real Madrid request Hector Bellerin plus cash for experienced star

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema is wanted by Arsenal

But Spanish media outlet Diario Gol reckon the Frenchman also has big-money offers on the table from China.

It’s suggested wealthy teams in the Far East are willing to pay Real around £80m for his signature.

Arsenal, in contrast, would only sanction a transfer worth half that.

The Gunners have one major trump card though.

Benzema isn’t interested in a move to China regardless of how lucrative it might be.

Diario Gol say Real are still willing to do a deal with Arsenal.

However, they will demand cash-plus Hector Bellerin in return.

Bellerin was tipped as a potential arrival at Barcelona in the summer although a move failed to materialise and he remained in north London.