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Arsenal target Danilo on his way to Benfica?

Arsenal target Danilo on his way to Benfica?


Arsenal target Danilo on his way to Benfica?

Danilo set for Benfica move?
Football Transfer Centre

Arsenal midfield target Danilo has been earmarked as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez at Benfica.



Fernandez had a fantastic World Cup with Argentina and he has now been touted to leave the Portuguese outfit in January.

Chelsea are prepared to sign him by triggering the €120m clause in his contract and a transfer could happen very soon.

Amidst this, O Jogo claim that Benfica have their sights on pursuing Danilo, who was on the Gunners' radar last summer.

The north London giants were eager to land the Brazilian for €20m but Palmeiras refused to sell midway through their season.

They are now prepared to part ways with the defensive midfielder, but the Gunners have apparently cooled their interest.

Arsenal were desperate for a midfielder last summer following untimely injuries for Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.

However, the situation has now changed with the duo fully fit and there is no longer a priority to bolster their midfield department.