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SINGAPORE. — Arsene Wenger has said that his transfer window activity will now be limited only to adding an “exceptional” world-class talent although he did just keep the door ajar on the future possibility of signing Karim Benzema. The current likelihood is of Arsenal starting next season without any further senior additions beyond Petr Cech but Wenger does still have the budget for another major signing.

Centre-forward has not been his priority – he has predominantly scouted central midfield and central defence — but that could change if Danny Welbeck’s knee injury persists or Theo Walcott does not reach agreement on a new contract.

“I’m happy with the squad we have,” said Wenger. “If I find an exceptional player to strengthen, I will do it. It depends what’s on the market. It’s not easy, there are a lot of teams out there in Europe competing for the same player. We don’t rule it out and don’t guarantee we sign.”

Asked specifically about Real Madrid’s Benzema, a player he has long admired, Wenger said: “I don’t know where that comes from but it’s not happening at the moment, no.”

Wenger believes Arsenal are not far away from competing for the Premier League title.

The Gunners are currently out in Singapore on their pre-season tour and Wenger told the media Arsenal could be title challengers against the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.

He said: “[The title] is our target and we feel we have a chance in a very competitive league. We are not far [away].”

Arsenal have only made one signing so far this summer, Petr Cech’s £10million move from Chelsea and it seems Wenger is confident his current squad can compete this year.

Arsenal will play Everton today in the final of the Barclays Asia Trophy, with Wenger intending to play those who did not feature in Wednesday’s 4-0 win against a Singapore Select XI. — The Telegraph.