Arsenal veteran Cedric Soares was on the verge of a January exit, but now appears set to remain at the club until the end of the season. It was recently reported that Galatasaray were closing in on a move for the 32-year-old, who has featured just twice all season. However, they moved for Nottingham Forest full-back Serge Aurier instead, and Cedric remained at Arsenal beyond the English transfer deadline. There was interest in the defender from several clubs, and it has now emerged that he could have moved to Portuguese giants Benfica. Cedric Soares rejected Benfica transfer in JanuaryA report…