Dario Osorio has strong numbers and interest from across Europe.
Arsenal have been credited with an interest in Dario Osorio, the 22-year-old Midtjylland right winger whose future is again being discussed in Portugal.
According to Record, Benfica admire Osorio but he is not a priority for them at this stage and it is through their reporting on that story that we learn of Arsenal’s interest.
They report that the Portuguese club are expected to sign a winger for their left side in the coming days, while Osorio prefers to operate on the opposite flank.
That means Benfica would only be likely to move for the Chile international if one of their current right-sided wingers leaves this summer. Gianluca Prestianni has been linked with Trabzonspor, while Dodi Lukebakio is also named as one of the players whose departure could change Benfica’s position.
Osorio impressed for Midtjylland last season, scoring eight goals and providing 10 assists. The Chilean outlet ADN has reported that he is highly rated at Benfica, but Record’s reporting claims that any firm move from the Lisbon club depends on a vacancy opening up on the right wing.
Arsenal’s name enters the picture through Kristian Kjaer, Midtjylland’s sporting director, who is cited as saying that Osorio has attracted interest from other European clubs, including the Gunners.
Osorio only renewed his contract earlier this year, committing his future to Midtjylland until 2030, which leaves the Danish club in a strong negotiating position, despite his current low valuation of €15m.
Even so, the report adds that Midtjylland would not rule out a sale if they receive an offer at an interesting level. That level is likely to be lower than you would expect as they have never received more than €16m for any player.
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