In a recent report, Tipsbladet stated that Arsenal could move in for Benfica defender Alexander Bah this summer. It has been claimed that the Gunners are eyeing a late move to get the Danish full-back on board before the end of this transfer window.
Bah’s Impressive Run Of Form In Portuguese Football Last Season
Bah enjoyed a solid campaign at the Portuguese club recently after he put in a run of eye-catching performances on the right side of their backline. The 25-year-old found the back of the net once and picked up seven assists in 42 matches for Benfica last season on all fronts.
The Danish sensation was a decent performer in both halves as he averaged 2.1 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, 1.0 clearances and 1.1 key passes per 90 minutes in Liga Portugal. He even distributed the ball accurately from the right flank based on his pass completion rate of 81.5% in the top tier of Portuguese football (stats via whoscored).
Bah is under contract at Benfica until the summer of 2027. Hence, it won’t be easy for the Gunners to sign him on the cheap in this ongoing transfer window.
Should Arsenal Head Coach Mikel Arteta Snap Bah Up This Summer?
Bah is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to secure possession back for his side inside his half. He doesn’t mind clearing the danger when the opposition are on the offensive. The Danish talent can even set up a few decent chances for others around him from the right flank. He is primarily a right-back but can also function as a right-sided wide player if told to do so.
We can expect Bah to add more quality and depth to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta’s squad. He is good enough to fight for a regular starting spot at the Emirates Stadium this season.
At 25, Bah will only get better as he matures as a footballer which makes him a worthy target for the Gunners to consider this month. He could help the North London club compete across all competitions in the coming seasons. However, only time will tell whether the Danish full-back can make a smooth transition to life in English football.
Still, the pros outweigh the cons of recruiting Bah, so Arteta should try everything in his power to snap him up before the end of this transfer period.
