Benfica

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.