Arsenal added Nuno Tavares to their squad from Benfica last summer as a backup to Kieran Tierney.
The Portugal Under-21 international has failed to live up to the expectations we have of him.
Tierney’s injuries gave him more than enough chances to prove his worth, but his performances were mistake-ridden.
It meant we could not rely on him, and it even forced Mikel Arteta to play Granit Xhaka in the left-back spot at some point in the campaign.
The Gunners are now planning on signing a new left-back, with the Portuguese media outlet, Record, claiming they want Alex Grimaldo.
The Spaniard has been on the radar of the Gunners for a long time, and they could finally add him to their group this summer.
The report claims they have already reached out to his representatives regarding a transfer, and it could happen soon.
In a major boost to Arsenal, he could be available for as little as £6m, which is not a problem for the Gunners to pay.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Grimaldo has been at Benfica long enough to make an impact at any European club.
The 26-year-old was formed at Barcelona, and he has played in Europe for many seasons for his present club.
He will be a very experienced alternative to Tierney, and he could even beat the Scotsman to become our first choice.
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I highly rate Martinez but this guy would a more
sensible signing IMWO considering his experience
in Europe and price tag. He’s good enough to be
first choice WHEN Tierney experiences his next
extended run in the treatment room and provides
Edu and MA more financial flexibility to go after
Top Class players in other positions of need. As
an example AFC could bring in Grimaldo, Onana/
Doucoure and Tielemans for a little more (around
£10M) than what Ajax are demanding for the
Butcher of Amsterdam. 2 players that at worst
would provide quality depth at positions of need
and one who would walk into the Arsenal midfield.
Arsenal could even mitigate the collective
expenditure of these players by moving on the
likes of Leno, Torreria, AMN, Bellerin, and possibly
Pepe.
Throw in a last minute block buster signing
(Osimen/Gnabry/Dembeke/Slavic/Nkunku) and
Arsenal will be right back in the thick of things
for Top 4 and favorites to win Europa League.
Jesus
Viera
Marquinhos
Grimaldo
Tielemans
Onana
GNABRY
Turner
Is the cynicism concerning the fitness of our excellent left back really necessary?
Maybe.a touch kind sir, but his injury history is
irrefutable and Arsenal need more quality starts than
KT to this date has been able to provide.
Based on your comments, I take it you would gladly sell Tierney who just might be over his injury problems which have also afflicted the likes of Shaw and Chilwell?
Grimaldo would be a solid backup to KT just incase of his recurrent injuries.
Agree.
We don’t need a back up we need a new first choice LB
He’s missed on average 18 games a season for the last 5years .
Unless he gets an injury free season he needs replacing
Just a squad player and i dont see it happening. He was not one of our targets, why now?