Arsenal scouting €40m left-back wanted as Monreal replacement Arsenal are reportedly plotting a €40m move for Benfica full-back Alex Grimaldo this summer after scouting the player. The Gunners were rumoured to be chasing the defender last week, with the 23-year-old being tipped as a long-term replacement for Naco Monreal at The Emirates. And according to A Bola, via Sport Witness, an Arsenal scout was spotted at Benfica’s game against Nacional this weekend. Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are also said to be big admirers of the full-back but is not thought that they had anyone present at the game. Grimaldo actually opened the scoring in the first minute in a ridiculous 10-0 victory for Benfica and now has two goals and an assist in his last three league games for the Portuguese outfit. Get the latest personalised Arsenal products on our new TEAMtalk Gunners shop! The post Arsenal scouting €40m left-back wanted as Monreal replacement appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Arsenal are reportedly plotting a €40m move for Benfica full-back Alex Grimaldo this summer after scouting the player.

The Gunners were rumoured to be chasing the defender last week, with the 23-year-old being tipped as a long-term replacement for Naco Monreal at The Emirates.

And according to A Bola, via Sport Witness, an Arsenal scout was spotted at Benfica’s game against Nacional this weekend.

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are also said to be big admirers of the full-back but is not thought that they had anyone present at the game.

Grimaldo actually opened the scoring in the first minute in a ridiculous 10-0 victory for Benfica and now has two goals and an assist in his last three league games for the Portuguese outfit.

 

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