Arsenal are reportedly up against Manchester City in a possible transfer battle over in-form Benfica left-back Alejandro Grimaldo. The 23-year-old is described as having had a ‘fantastic’ season in Portugal by Spanish news outlet Sport, who also state the potential arrival of former Roma chief Monchi as a director at Arsenal could help them win the race for his signature. MORE: Video: Arsenal star Alex Iwobi brutally mocks Rennes player in Europa League win They claim Monchi is a long-time admirer of Grimaldo, who started out in Barcelona’s B team before making his breakthrough at Benfica. After continuing to improve with the Lisbon outfit, the Spain Under-21 international could now...
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