Arsenal are “strongly committed” to signing Benfica winger Rafa Silva, according to Correio da Manha. The Portuguese tabloid claims the Gunners are very keen on the 27-year-old while the player himself is prepared to make the move to the Emirates on one condition.
The midfielder wants to be able to finish the season with Benfica in order to secure the Portuguese league title. The Lisbon based club are currently a point behind leaders Porto with ten games to go in the season.
Silva has been a key player for Benfica over the past few years, having won two league titles and one Portuguese Cup since moving from Braga in 2016.
So, what else do we know about the midfielder? Press the next page as we profile the Portuguese star’s career.