English Premier League giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 have expressed interest in signing Benfica’s Javi Garcia, who is also reportedly being monitored by Manchester United.
The 24-year-old has proven his credentials as a top quality midfielder after arriving at Estadio da Luz in 2009. A product of the Real Madrid youth set-up, he was let go by Los Blancos after the Galactico signings three years ago.
Benfica chose to sign the midfielder and have been clearly reaping the benefits ever since. Garcia has cemented his place as a first choice starter under http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus and can be credited as the unsung hero of the team.
Primarily playing as the anchor man, he has done his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 quietly and flawlessly during the course of the season and has allowed his more illustrious teammates to dominate the headlines.
However his displays have not gone unnoticed in Europe and according to reports, English Premier League champions Manchester United are looking to sign him.
The Red Devils’ midfield has been exposed due to chronic injuries and Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson is allegedly keen to bolster his squad. Although the Scot did not splash the cash this winter, it is believed that United will come knocking once the summer window opens.
Their fierce rivals Arsenal have also supposedly joined the race and are now in contention for a big money swoop. Arsene Wenger’s reluctance to fork out cash following the departures of Cesc Fabregas and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Samir-Nasri-c32360 has cost his side dearly but the Frenchman
is keen to correct his mistake.
Javi Garcia should also be open to the possibility of plying his trade at a top European club but convincing Benfica to part ways with one of their most effective players will not be an easy task.
The Eagles have placed a hefty €27 million price tag on the defensive midfielder’s services and won’t let him leave on the cheap.
Arsenal aren’t known as the biggest spenders in the market, but they will have to break their previous €17 million transfer record by some margin, if they are to lure Garcia to the Emirates and prevent United from getting their hands on him.
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