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Arsenal eyeing Benfica defender Rafik Halliche

Benfica defender Rafik Halliche is a target for Arsenal.

The Herald says Arsenal look set to snub Madjid Bougherra in favour of his international team-mate Rafik Halliche.

Bougherra had said to have caught the eye of Arsene Wenger, but with Rangers looking for in excess of £5m, Wenger sees the younger Halliche as a better option.

"I heard that Hamburg and Arsenal are interested through the papers, but there is nothing official as yet," said Bougherra. "I would choose the Premier League if I had a choice, I love the English mentality and their football is the best."

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