armory‘S long standing interest Defender Luis Benedetti remains intact at Palmeiras, but the latest reports from Brazil again underline why the Premier League club is still waiting for any real opening.
As mentioned earlierArsenal have kept an eye on the 19-year-old centre-back and have rejected approaches in the region of €10m (£8.6m).
Palmeiras remain in line for a higher valuation, around €20m (£17.2m), and their stance at the time is now stronger.
Defensive shuffling needed before any selling
Luis Benedetti is currently fourth in the centre-back hierarchy at Palmeiras. Gustavo Gomez, Murillo and Bruno Fuchs are all ahead of him in manager Abel Ferreira’s plans.
Despite this, the club still sees him as part of the senior group. This is an important factor in their decision making.
as of now Lance! And globo esporteThe Brazilian club has no intention of selling Benedetti midway through the season. Instead, his priority remains to strengthen the defensive unit before considering any departures.
Palmeiras want to sign a more experienced defender before opening the door to any exit. Nino, who is currently at Zenit, has been identified as the primary target, although negotiations have proven difficult. Along with this, Alexander Barboza is another name under consideration. Igor Julio of Brighton.
Until that reinforcement arrives, Palmeiras are unwilling to weaken their squad depth – especially with major competitions continuing.
Profile continues to attract interest from Arsenal
Luis Benedetti’s profile helps explain why Arsenal remain attentive despite his lack of regular starters.
The defender recently returned to first-team action after almost two months out, making 17 senior appearances with one goal. Although minutes have been limited, his underlying profile continues to attract attention.
A study by the CIES Football Observatory placed him in the top 10 most versatile centre-backs in the world under the age of 20. This external recognition adds to the internal praise he already receives in Palmeiras.
Physically, Benedetti stands out. Standing at a height of 1.97 metres, he combines aerial presence with remarkable pace, Reportedly over 36 km/h – A rare mix for a keeper of its size.
He has also taken on leadership responsibilities at the youth level, most recently captaining Palmeiras’ U20 team during their Copa Libertadores campaign.
what happens next
The case for Arsenal remains one of patience. Palmeiras is not actively pushing for a sale. Instead, they are protecting both squad balance and a player’s development path.
Even with continued interest from Europe – including recent attention to Como, As we covered earlier – And nottingham forestThe Brazilian side are in complete control.
Benedetti is under contract until 2029 and has a €100m (£86m) release clause. So there will be no movement unless Palmeiras first secures its defensive goal.
For now, Arsenal are still watching. But Brazil’s message is clear: This is not the time to attack.
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