Transfer news: Arsenal bid for Benfica left-back and battle Man Utd for Kante
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Arsenal are in talks with Benfica after submitting a £6.4m offer for their 26-year-old former Spain Under-21 left-back Alex Grimaldo. (Express), external
Meanwhile, the Gunners will compete with Manchester United to sign Chelsea and France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 31. (Express), external
Arsenal will battle with Newcastle United for Lyon and Brazil attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta, but both Premier League sides feel the valuation of 65m euros (£55m) for the 24-year-old is too high. (CBS Sports), external
Finally, Gunners midfielder Lucas Torreira has spoken to Roma boss Jose Mourinho about a switch to the Serie A side. (Mirror), external
