Tag: Benfica

Arsenal have announced the signing of Nuno Tavares from Benfica and he will wear the number 20.

Nuno Tavares is finally at London Colney as he looks to put the finishing touches on his transfer from Benfica to Arsenal.

Nuno Tavares has undergone his medical exams in Lisbon and spoken to Mikel Arteta ahead of his transfer to Arsenal this week.

Further details are starting to emerge on Nuno Tavares' transfer to Arsenal, with Portuguese reports suggesting he's travelling to London this week.

Arsenal will settle the transfer of Nuno Tavares from Benfica in the next few hours, after major progress in the deal on Tuesday.

21-year-old left-back Nuno Tavares is set to join Arsenal from Benfica for €8m plus add-ons, according to a report.

Arsenal have been in contact with the representatives of Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares according to reports, with one claiming a 5-year deal is 'agreed in principle'.

Arsenal want €20m for Matteo Guendouzi this summer, according to reports in Portugal, which is delaying his sale at the moment.

David Luiz has stated that he wants to end his career at Benfica, opening the door to a possible move when his contract at Arsenal expires next summer.

Arsenal want to sign Rafa Silva from Benfica, with the player open to a transfer, but only after he wins the league with his current club.

Despite links to Arsenal and Benfica earlier in the window, Bruno Guimaraes is now subject to a transfer battle between Olympique Lyonnais and Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal scouts were in attendance for Benfica's match against RB Leipzig earlier in the week, amid reports of interest in a couple of Leipzig's players.

Benfica star Alejandro Grimaldo is in fantastic form at the moment, and he provided his seventh assist of the campaign over the weekend amid rumours of Arsenal interest.

Arsenal have already been in contact with Benfica over a summer move for Alejandro Grimaldo but face competition from Manchester City who have also made an enquiry.

Alejandro Grimaldo has posted a picture of himself in London on Instagram, amid transfer rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal reportedly sent a club official to watch Alejandro Grimaldo after scouting the player previously, so who is he, how much will he cost and what chance do Arsenal have of signing him?

An Arsenal scout was present to watch Alejandro Grimaldo score once in a 10-0 Benfica thrashing of Nacional, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal are already looking forward to the summer transfer window for a new left-back, and they're one of the two 'best positioned' clubs to sign Alejandro Grimaldo from Benfica, according to reports.

Portuguese club Benfica have been scouting ex-Arsenal midfielder Vlad Dragomir, according to reports in Romania.

Joao Felix has signed a contract extension to stay with current club Benfica, despite transfer links to Arsenal earlier this year.

Arsenal are among a large number of clubs to send scouts to watch Benfica goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos, according to reports in Portugal.

Chris Willock is likely to leave Benfica this summer, just a year on from joining the club from Arsenal last summer, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal are leading the chase to sign Andrija Zivkovic this summer, but need to move fast if they want to do so before the World Cup.

Lucas Perez could be on his way to Portugal next season as Benfica reportedly consider a move for the Spanish forward.

Arsenal joined a number of clubs in watching both Benfica play FC Porto and Belenenses play Sporting CP, according to reports in Portugal.

Manchester United have joined Arsenal and a number of other top clubs 'sniffing around' Benfica 18-year-old Joao Felix, according to reports.

Arsenal are tracking 18-year-old Benfica attacking midfielder, Joao Felix, and the player is reportedly available for offers over €40m despite having a €60m release clause.

Arsenal will have to pay more than €40m (£35m) if they want to sign Ruben Dias from Benfica this summer, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal are reportedly still scouting Benfica winger Andrija Zivkovic, but Manchester United also sent representatives to watch the Portuguese club over the weekend.

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Benfica again this weekend, with reports that they split their attention between winger Andrija Zivkovic and defender Ruben Dias.

Benfica midfielder Bryan Cristante is being linked with numerous European clubs in the Portuguese media, including Arsenal.

Arsenal scouts were reportedly in attendance as Benfica demolished Martimo this weekend.

Arsenal had a scout watching Benfica midfielder Andrija Zivkovic against Portimonense, according to reports. 

Arsenal have been linked with Andrija Zivkovic again after a scout watched Benfica's victory over Rio Ave. 

Arsenal had a scout at the Lisbon derby between Sporting and Benfica last Wednesday, and could have been watching William Carvalho. Again.

Bournemouth and Newcastle United are ahead of Leeds United in the race for Chris Willock, as Benfica struggle to give the ex-Arsenal forward enough minutes at the top level.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle it out for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Goncalo Guedes, who has been put up for sale this month.

Sevilla are planning a bid for Andrija Zivkovic, after Arsenal sent scouts to report on the winger's progress at Benfica in recent weeks.

Arsenal sent a scout to watch Serbian winger Andrija Zivkovic play in the Portuguese cup, according to reports.

Arsenal have reportedly been scouting Benfica winger, Andrija Zivkovic, this week.