Arsenal have reportedly made inquiries over Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo, with Mikel Arteta looking to strengthen his defense this summer.
Portuguese newspaper Record reports that the Gunners have tracked Grimaldo. They have made enquiries to the 26-year-old defender’s intermediaries with regard to his availability.
Benfica are reportedly demanding €7-8 million for the former Barcelona youth product. The player doesn’t has a good relationship with the Portuguese outfit.
The left-back also has just a year left on his current deal with the Primera Liga side. Benfica could look to cash-in on him this summer so he doesn’t exit the Estádio da Luz for free next summer.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta reportedly wants to add another left-back to his side and the duo are both represented by the same agency, Wasserman.
Arsenal signed left-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica last summer, although the 22-year-old encountered a difficult debut season at the Emirates. The Portuguese full-back made 28 appearances for the Gunners, but was criticized for some questionable performances.
Meanwhile, first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney, 25, continues to run into injury issues that also plagued him last season. The Scot made 25 appearances last season but missed 13 games through knee and ankle injuries