Arsenal are reportedly planning to sign Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo in January, with Grimaldo entering the final year of his current contract. It was expect that he would move for a relatively low price in January.
but the Lisbon Falcons have held back Grimaldo this season. But they are also at risk of losing a free Bull-back after the season.
If a new contract with Benfica is not signed before the end of the year. Grimaldo will be able to reach a pre-contract agreement with the international team from January. Or the destination club may be willing to pay a small amount. To pull this Shin to join the army since the winter.
Grimaldo has scored 20 goals and provided 52 assists in 259 appearances for Benfica, having left Barcelona B to sign for the Primeira Liga team in 2016.
He scored a spectacular goal as Benfica’s Champions League campaign. Began with a 2-0 win over Maccabi Haifa this week. Having also created the opening goal for Rafa Silva at The Estádio da Luz.
“Cannon” had been reported with Grimaldo in the summer. before ending up signing Oleksandr Zinchenko replaces, but UFABET report they are still interested in the 26-year-old.
However, reports suggest Arsenal may face Newcastle United and Juventus in the winter for Grimaldo’s signature
. Grimaldo remains a key figure for Benfica. This season, having played as a starter in every game and has scored 1 goal and 2 assists from 10 games.