Morning, a quick Sunday blog for you. Arsenal made their first signing of the summer when Nuno Tavares arrived from Benfica for a fee believed to be around 8m. A back-up left back is hardly the most exciting addition to the squad, but it's still something we needed. It's a challenging one because if Kieran Tierney is fit, the bloke who provides cover for him isn't going to play a great deal, so you can do it two ways. First, you bring in a veteran who is seeing out his career and is happy to deputise as and when needed. Or second, you go for a young guy who might develop into a decent player but even if he doesn't you're not lumbered with a big contract and wages. This type of signing is...
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