DBasia.news – Arsenal began looking for a replacement for Laurent Koscielny in the player transfer market. Reportedly, the Gunners is targeting a 22-year-old defender, Ruben Dias.
According to news reported by Dailymail, Arsenal is interested to the Benfica player, but on the other hand, considering the costs that must be spent to redeem the Benfica academy products.
As Dias, whose contract expires in 2023, has a £ 54 million purchase clause. If Arsenal chooses to activate it, then their spending funds would immediately run out and the club is required to sell players if they want to recruit other players
Dias almost reached his 100th appearance with Benfica since debuting in 2017. He also has 11 caps with the Portuguese national team and helped his country win the UEFA Nations League. Dias is ideal for replacing Koscielny.
As is known, Arsenal will sell the 33-year-old captain after refusing to take part in a pre-season tour in order to obtrude to leave. While waiting for a new club, Koscielny will receive a penalty from Arsenal for his indisciplinary action