Arsenal have emerged as one of the clubs interested in signing Benfica midfielder Florentino Luís, according to reports. The 23-year-old had an impressive season with Benfica, attracting attention from several European clubs.
Portuguese newspaper O Jogo has revealed that AC Milan, Arsenal, and Napoli have all shown interest in Florentino – these clubs have gathered information about the player and are monitoring his situation closely. While several teams have expressed interest in signing him, it is unclear whether one has the upper hand or is willing to pay the asking price.
In the case of Arsenal, O Jogo highlights that despite their focus on the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta’s side has been actively seeking a midfielder since January. Florentino could potentially fit the bill for their midfield needs.
It won’t be simple for any club to sign Florentino away from Benfica. Recently, Benfica made sure he had a job for the foreseeable future by extending his contract until 2027 and inserting a €120 million release clause. Therefore, Benfica will likely ask for a hefty transfer price in order to let him leave.
Florentino returned to Benfica this season after loan stints at Monaco and Getafe. He played in 52 of the team’s 53 games, missing only one due to suspension.
It is unclear which team will be successful in their pursuit of Florentino Luis as the transfer season draws near. Given his impressive play and the attention he has garnered from the best clubs in Europe, the race to sign him is expected to be fierce.
