Benzema blow for Arsenal as striker says he feels 'at home' at Madrid

Arsenal look doomed to failure in their bid to lure Karim Benzema to North London after the striker revealed he feels ‘at home’ at Real Madrid.

Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger has been chasing the French international and had hoped he could convince him to make the switch from the Spanish capital.

The 26-year-old striker signed for Real in 2009 from Lyon and has scored an impressive 111 goals in 235 games.

At home: Karim Benzema says he is happy at Real Madrid and is not pushing for a move away

Lure: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger had hoped to bring the 26-year-old Frenchman to the Emirates

Clinical: Benzema has scored 111 goals in 235 goals for Madrid, including against Real Betis in La Liga (centre)

Spanish giants Real have been linked with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and Manchester City hitman Sergio Aguero, leading to speculation regarding Benzema's future at the Sanitago Bernabeu.

Real beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final to claim 'La Decima' - the club's 10th European Cup - and Benzema has revealed that he is happy at the club and is not agitating for a move.

He told L’Equipe Magazine: 'I feel at home in Madrid. I am really at ease.

'Playing at Real Madrid is a joy and fills me with pride because it is the greatest club in the world and also because I have come through some difficult moments in my five years here.'

The Frenchman also said that he will be fully fit the World Cup after being selected in the 23-man squad for Brazil.

La Decima: Benzema helped Sergio Ramos (pictured) and Real Madrid win their 10th European Cup last season

Brazil bound: The French international also says he is fully fit and raring to go ahead of the World Cup