Arsenal have been linked with a shock swoop for Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema in recent days. With the January transfer window in full swing, reports have been doing the rounds linking the Gunners with a new forward. According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal have joined the race for Benzema as speculation over his future at Al-Ittihad continues to do the rounds. The Gunners are apparently considering a swoop for the striker if they can get him on a loan deal. Fabrizio Romano has now shared what he has been hearing about Al-Ittihad’s stance on Benzema amid reported interest from Arsenal and others. Sadly, it…