REPORT: Arsenal pushing to beat Newcastle to the signing of £17m rated Spanish defender.
The Gunners are proceeding with their endeavors to sign Benfica's left-back, Alex Grimaldo, as indicated by a report from Portuguese media source "A Bola"
In what might give off an impression of being a confirmation of rout to Manchester United in the race for Lisandro Martinez, A Bola reports how Arsenal have presented an authority offered for Grimaldo, remembered to be in the locale of the £6m signing range fee.
Obviously, that would be an incredible deal purchase for the Gunners, given Grimaldo was just connected with a £17m move to Newcastle simply a question of weeks prior. Benfica, it appears, have dropped their asking cost extensively as they hope to acquire some cash for the full-back.
Arsenal have been watching Grimaldo all through the late spring as they hope to support their cautious choices.
The Gunners have proactively made large in-streets in the exchange market this mid year and finished the marquee signing of Gabriel Jesus simply last week. The Brazilian joined from Manchester City and has taken over the number nine shirt previously worn by Alexandre Lacazette.
Grimaldo, in the interim, would offer flexibility across the back for Mikel Arteta and at the cost referenced, will be viewed as a deal purchase by the Gunners board.
Thoughts: Arsenal Miss Out On Martinez So Grimaldo Will Do.
In any case, that is the way it goes over. There is a distinction in class levels of the two referenced above however by the day's end, the Gunners expected to get somebody in.
Passing up Martinez is a blow. They had followed Martinez the entire summer and in the event that they have without a doubt passed up a great opportunity to Manchester United, it's a major blow for them.
In any case, Grimaldo appears to be a sufficiently sound possibility and ought to do the business for Arteta for the present. Absolutely, for only £6m, there won't be greatly improved esteem in the mid year market.