Benfica to hijack Marseille's move for Matteo Guendouzi?

Benfica have reportedly joined Marseille in the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.

The 22-year-old fell out of favour at Arsenal towards the end of the 2019-20 for disciplinary reasons.

Guendouzi spent last season on loan with Hertha Berlin and is widely expected to move on permanently ​this summer.

Marseille are rumoured to have recently agreed terms with the Frenchman, but Portuguese outlet A Bola suggests that the Ligue 1 outfit face competition from Benfica.

The Portuguese outfit are rebuilding their midfield ahead of next season and are said to be eyeing up Guendouzi as a marquee signing.

Roma midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, who spent last season on loan with Rennes, is also rumoured to be on Benfica's radar.