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Arsenal are 'keeping tabs on Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo' with Mikel Arteta eager to secure cover for Kieran Tierney at left-back as 'a deal for Lisandro Martinez likely to fall through'

Arsenal are said to be one of the Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo, according to reports.

The 26-year-old is said to be available for as little as £6million this summer and several top-flight clubs are looking to pounce.

Mikel Arteta is eager to reinforce his defensive line ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign and has reportedly reached out to Grimaldo's representatives.

Arsenal are of the Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Benfica defender Alex Grimaldo
Manager Mikel Arteta is eager to add a defender to his ranks for the 2022-2023 campaign

Manager Mikel Arteta is eager to add a defender to his ranks for the 2022-2023 campaign

Arsenal are eager to sign a defender during the summer transfer window to provide cover for Kieran Tierney at left-back.