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​Arsenal playing hardball with Benfica over Leno deal

Arsenal are not willing to enter into a cut-price deal for goalkeeper Bernd Leno to depart the club.

The Gunners want to sell several first team players to raise money to fund new purchases for manager Mikel Arteta.

Leno is 30 and their backup keeper behind Aaron Ramsdale, which means he could be moved on if a suitable offer arrives.

While there is interest from Benfica, the Gunners want at least £8.5 million for Leno.

The Portuguese club are not willing to go that far, which means any deal may be stalled, per The Sun.

Since Arsenal want to spend £150 million on new players, they are hoping to raise as much money from sales as possible.

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