Reuters4Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez in action in Euro 2016 against FranceGetty Images4The long-. Arsenal have time to try and convince their top goalscorer to stay at the club as the Italians will . Ghoulam has just 18 months of his contract in Italy remaining so would not break the bank of Roman Abramovich. Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira Ferreira was in Manchester last week to discuss a potential switch. Last year was his best goal return in front of goal for Slaven Bilics men, netting nine times. However, the Velodrome giants have recently been bought by American businessman, Frank McCourt — who has big plans for the former Champions League winners. es, results and live match commentaryWest Ham’s stance has always been that?the French magician was not for sale. rts daily?LIVE blogChelsea 4 Stoke 2: Willian scores twice as strong Blues make it 13 wins in a rowMarcos Alonso has been a surprise star down the left flank in Contes 3-4-3 formation and 25-year-old Ghoulam would be a quality back-up addition. am PSTIt is most likely that United will try and drive the asking price down though - with ?£42m looking expensive for a central defender who is unproven in Europes top leagues. The transfer would be the third joint highest in world football, equalling the £80m deal that brought Ronaldo to Real Madrid from Man Utd in 2009.