Splashing out for £35m-rated Arsenal target would be a stupid gamble by Wenge
Arsene Wenger is looking to reinvigorate his Arsenal squad with a £35m move for Benfica starlet Joao Felix, as per O Jogo. The Portuguese midfielder has been capped at Under-21 level by his country but is yet to play a first-team game for Benfica, so it would be premature for Wenger to spend such a high amount of money on him.
What’s the story, then?
Felix is only valued at £900k by Transfermarkt. He reportedly has a £52m release clause but Benfica would accept bids in the region of £35m for the youngster.
Several European giants are reportedly in pursuit of the wonderkid’s signat...