Benfica’s Nuno Tavares agrees five-year contract with Arsenal
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Nuno Tavares from Benfica and have already personal terms with the left-back, according to reports in Portugal.
The London club are plotting an ambitious summer spending spree and want to complete five major signings, but they are also looking to plug gaps in their team with rather less spectacular arrivals.
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Arsenal have been in need of a new backup left-back to support Kieran Tierney, with the Scot’s frequent injury issues causing Mikel Arteta several headaches last campaign.
Players like Cedric Soares, Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka all filled in at left-back, with the problem exacerbated by the decision to loan out Kolasinac – who will be sold this summer.
Benfica’s left-back Tav...