Martin Keown: Arsenal should go all out for Karim Benzema - it'd make the dressing room feel INVINCIBLE

The Gunners are in need of a world class striker and with Karim Benzema linked, a former Arsenal star reckons he could make a remarkable difference Signing Karim Benzemawould make Arsenalfeel invincible once again, says former hero Martin Keown. Keown was part of the 2003/04 squad which went the entire season without losing a game - and believes that a top name striker would bring the feel-good factor back to the Emirates. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a movefor the Real Madrid front man, as Arsene Wenger continues his search for a new striker to challenge the likes of Olivier Giroud. Keown believes that if Benzema did indeed come to the Emirates, it could spur Arsenal back towards the Premier League title. Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “I’d like to see a striker signed. “I think there is no doubt about it, I’ve been in that dressing room when a top player comes in, it sends a ripple through the dressing room you feel almost invincible and on the outside the opposition look at how good you were before and think how much better you will be now. “If you’re not the champions and your striker, Olivier Giroud, didn’t start the FA Cup final last season, there are question marks over that position and maybe they need to be addressed. “Danny Welbeck is injured. Theo Walcott has just signed a new contract so there are lots of options. I’d just like to see a more mobile and frightening front player to come into that Arsenal group. “Why not go for Karim Benzema to play down the middle. I think Manchester United are just as keen to get a striker in as Arsenal so perhaps those two will be bidding against each other to bring someone in at the last minute.” Despite the interest in Benzema, there has been little suggestion from Real Madrid would be prepared to sellthe man who has led their line since 2009. Rafael Benitez has told media that he expects Ronaldo to stay at the club, while his agent has stated that he remains happy at Real.