Tag: Benfica

Medical complete after Arsenal send letter

Oddly enough, the day after reports emerged that chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, had issued Barcelona with a sternly worded 'hands off' letter regarding their pursuit of Hector Bellerin, the Catalan giants have more or less signed Benfica's Nelson Semedo.

Barcelona bid for Benfica right back with Bellerin a non-starter

Barcelona have made a €30m offer for Benfica right back Nelson Semedo, hinting they may have finally given up on Arsenal's Hector Bellerin.

Benfica’s Chris Willock blazing a trail for British starlets after bold move from Arsenal

Chris Willock's adventurous move to Benfica is an exciting one and could prove important for British starlets in the future.

Willock thanks Arsenal

Chris Willock was officially unveiled as a Benfica player earlier this week and has said his goodbyes after 14 years at Arsenal.

Barcelona have a four-man wishlist should they fail to sign Bellerin

Barcelona appear to finally be coming to terms with the fact that they're not signing Hector Bellerin this summer and have reportedly drawn up a four-man wishlist just in case.
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Anthony Georgiou of Tottenham Hotspur and Chris Willock of Arsenal in action during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 18, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Willock rejects Arsenal deal, with Benfica move on the horizon

Arsenal youngster, Chris Willock, has reportedly rejected a new deal with the Gunners in favour of a move to Benfica.
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Arsenal to miss out as Nemanja Matic is close to joining Manchester United

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic looks set to join Manchester United this summer, with Arsenal failing to convince him to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium.

Report: Willock set to join Benfica

Arsenal's highly-rated winger Chris Willock looks set to join Portuguese giants Benfica this summer on a permanent deal.

Barcelona end Bellerin pursuit

Barcelona have reportedly ended their pursuit of Hector Bellerin - for now at least.

Fulham make bid for former Arsenal attacker Rui Fonte

Fulham have reportedly made a bid for former Arsenal and Benfica forward, Rui Fonte.

Jorge Mendes trying to put Barcelona off Bellerin so they sign his own client

Football agent, Jorge Mendes, is reportedly trying to convince Barcelona not to sign Hector Bellerin this summer as he wants them to sign one of his clients instead.

Arsenal still monitoring the progress of Zivkovic, a year after missing out on his...

Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Serbian winger Andrija Zivkovic and may well make another approach after failing last summer.

Arsenal track Benfica winger with £52.5m release clause

Arsenal have emerged as interested suitors for Benfica winger, Andrija Živković, with the 20-year-old currently representing Serbia at this summer's u21 Euros in Poland.

Where did Arsenal rank in the list of the most decorated squads in Europe?

A Reddit user named Harefield has researched which football club has the most decorated players in Europe in the squad.

Arsene Wenger’s ‘passion’ to sign for Wolves

20-year-old Benfica winger, Diogo Gonçalves, once described as Arsene Wenger's 'passion', is set to join Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer.

Five potential replacements should Arsenal sell Hector Bellerin this summer

With Arsenal and Spain defender Hector Bellerin admitting homesickness and being reportedly close to a move to former side Barcelona, here are five potential replacements Arsenal could sign this summer.

Liverpool join Arsenal in race for Benfica’s Pizzi

Arsenal reportedly have competition for Benfica's Pizzi in the form of Liverpool and Juventus.

20-year-old Portuguese youth star responds to Arsenal links after already rejecting move

Benfica B winger, Diogo Gonçalves, has admitted that while the Premier League is the best in the world, he's not thinking about a move at the moment.
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20-year-old winger stars as Arsenal scouts watch on

Arsenal reportedly scouted Benfica winger, Andria Zivkovic, during the 20-year-old's side's 3-3 draw against Estoril.
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Arsenal scout Fulham flop

Arsenal scouts were reportedly watching Benfica's Konstantinos Mitroglou during the Portuguese side's 3-3 draw against Estoril.

Arsenal scout watches Lindelof -report

Arsenal reportedly had a scout in the crowd as Benfica played Belenenses, watching defender, Victor Lindelof.
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PSG make contact for player Arsenal scouted for summer move – report

PSG have reportedly been in touch with Benfica’s Goncalo Guedes’ agent, Jorges Mendes, with an eye towards a January move according to a report in Portugal based on one from France.
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Goncalo Guedes scores twice as Arsenal scouts watch on

Goncalo Guedes found the net twice as Arsenal scouts watched the player from the stands.
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Arsenal scout Goncalo Guedes amid transfer rumours – report

Just a day ago it was reported that Arsenal were eyeing up Goncalo Guedes as an Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replacement and now we've been spotted scouting him.
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Arsenal eye up Ox replacement – report

Arsenal are apparently lining up Benfica winger, Goncalo Guedes, as a potential replacement for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
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Manchester United scout Arsenal ‘target’ – report

Manchester United have reportedly overtaken Arsenal in the race to sign Benfica's Goncalo Guedes.

Arsenal randomly linked with Manchester United target Nelson Semedo

Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in Benfica right-back, Nelson Semedo, who just so happens to have a £40m release clause.
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Arsenal chasing player they’ve already held meeting for – report

Arsenal are said to be still interested in signing Goncalo Guedes with Manchester United now replacing Manchester City in the sub-editors headline bag.
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Arsenal scout Goncalo Guedes – report

Arsenal, along with several other Premier League teams, were reportedly at the Benfica v Besiktas Champions League clash this week in order to watch rumoured target, Goncalo Guedes, in action.

Benfica and Sporting join race to sign Wilshere on loan, Roma still in the...

Benfica and Sporting have now joined the plethora of clubs reportedly interested in signing Jack Wilshere on loan before the transfer window closes.

Arsenal scout Diogo Gonçalves – report

According to O Jogo, Arsenal are scouting Benfica B player, Diogo Gonçalves.

Valencia hunt for Mustafi replacement ahead of potential Arsenal move – report

Spanish news outlet, Superdeporte, is claiming that Valencia are looking for new defenders in light of the recent speculation regarding Shkodran Mustafi's future at the club.
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Arsenal hold meeting for 19-year-old Guedes – report

Arsenal have reportedly sent some people to do something in regards to 19-year-old Goncalo Guedes.

Farcical to say Arsenal interested when Manchester United put in another crazy bid

Arsenal are allegedly interested in signing Benfica’s Renato Sanchez – a player so coveted that United are said to be readying another ridiculously insane bid for a teenager.

Arsenal scouting mystery player in Atlético Madrid win

In Portugal, it's customary for clubs to name which clubs had scouts at their games, and someone from Arsenal was present in Portugal once...

Arsenal scouting mystery man in Portugal

With neither of Arsenal's usual Portuguese linkees playing, who could Arsenal have been scouting at the Braga vs Benifica game on Monday night? Sport Witness...
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Arsenal to sign another goalkeeper

Young Portuguese talent Joao Virginia is set to come over to London ahead of a deal which will see him sign his first professional...

Vieira rules out move for Arsenal forward

by Lewis Ambrose Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has ruled out a move for Arsenal forward Joel Campbell. Benfica were on the end of a good...

Arsenal forward could cost David Moyes £5M

by Lewis Ambrose After a strong loan spell at Olympiakos was followed by an impressive World Cup campaign for Costa Rica Joel Campbell was given...

Arsenal won’t loan Campbell, only sell – report

A report in the Portuguese paper O Jogo is claiming that Arsenal will not send Joel Campbell out on loan – but they will...