Benfica on alert! Arsenal want winger eyed by Marco Silva | OneFootball

Benfica remain active in the market in search of a reinforcement for the wings, but one of the names recently linked again with the Eagles is far from being a priority. It is Dario Osorio, the Midtjylland winger, who remains on the radar of the Reds’ decision-makers, although Marco Silva’s plan at this stage is to sign a player who preferably operates on the left flank.

The 22-year-old Chile international mainly plays as a right winger and will only move up Benfica’s list if Gianluca Prestianni or Dodi Lukebakio end up leaving the Luz during the current transfer window. Until then, the club’s board continues to keep a close eye on the player, but remains focused on other targets considered better suited to the squad’s needs.

Even so, the competition promises to be strong. According to reports from Chile and Denmark, Arsenal are one of the clubs most interested in securing the signing of Dario Osorio. Midtjylland sporting director Kristian Kjaer confirmed that the London club have been tracking the winger for several months and are currently the most active Premier League side in the race for the player.

Last season, Osorio posted numbers that boosted his market value, registering eight goals and 10 assists for the Danish club. The winger recently renewed his contract until 2030, but Midtjylland’s management are open to negotiating the Chile international’s departure if an offer deemed satisfactory arrives.

Meanwhile, Marco Silva remains focused on finding a winger who can immediately fit into his plans for the new season. Benfica want to complete that signing as quickly as possible, given the approaching tie against St. Gallen, while Dario Osorio remains only an alternative in a scenario where there are significant departures in Benfica’s attack.

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