Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has hit out at the "clowns" who continue to link him with a move away from the club.

Benzema has been repeatedly linked with a switch to Arsenal in recent months, although Emirates Stadium boss Arsene Wenger has frequently denied a move will materialize.

Real coach Rafael Benitez has also been moved to dismiss the prospect and Benzema took to social media to have his own say on Monday.

Accompanied by a picture of himself in the Real Madrid changing room, Benzema tweeted: "For all those clowns who want to make believe things at my fans. Here this is my home ! #HalaMadridYNadaMas."

Benzema missed Real's season-opening 0-0 draw at Sporting Gijon having suffered with a thigh problem in recent weeks.