sport news Arsenal lead race to sign Alex Grimaldo with Man City also keen

Arsenal lead race to sign Benfica left back Alex Grimaldo with Manchester City also keen on Spanish defender Alex Grimaldo, 23, is a product of Barcelona's La Masia youth academy  The Spanish left back has established himself as first choice for Benfica  This has led to interest from several major European clubs, including Arsenal 

By Matthew Smith For Mail Online

Published: 08:03 GMT, 8 February 2019 | Updated: 08:03 GMT, 8 February 2019

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Arsenal are in pole position to sign Benfica's in-demand left back Alex Grimaldo, according to reports in Spain. 

The 23-year-old Spanish defender, a product of Barcelona's La Masia youth academy, has established himself as first choice for the Portuguese giants.

This has led to interest from several major European clubs, including Manchester City, Napoli, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid. 

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