Arsenal have the chance to use Bernd Leno’s sale to secure the signing of a full-back. The Gunners were left exposed in the defensive position towards the end of the season, and it is a situation that Mikel Arteta needs to address.
According to the Sun, Leno is wanted by Benfica in the summer transfer window. There is an issue with the deal because the Portuguese side are currently unable to meet Arsenal’s £8.5m valuation for the goalkeeper.
This news came before reports from Portuguese news outlet Record that Benfica need to save €40m (£34m) in wages ahead of the next season, meaning they could offload their best players. Alex Grimaldo is a player amongst their ranks, and he would certainly be a good signing for Arsenal to solve the full-back issues.
