ARSENAL would certainly be interested in signing Barcelona winger Raphinha this summer if he became available.
Raphinha had been superb for Leeds, racking up 17 goals and 12 assists in 67 appearances for the Whites, and there alot of clubs that were very interested in trying to sign the Brazilian winger.
Barcelona ended up winning the race, striking a deal worth around £55million for the Arsenal transfer target, and it seems that the Gunners hopes of signing the man had faded into the distannce.
However – there has been speculation in the media that Barcelona would be open to letting Raphinha depart the club this summer window in order to raise some funds and freshen up their squad.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID –
Charile Watts notes that Raphinha would be a ‘perfect’ signing for Arsenal and it’s seemingly one that Edu would like to make.
“Arsenal would absolutely be interested in him if he was on the market,” said Watts. “I just don’t think Barcelona are going to let him go this summer.”
“They still very much believe that Raphinha can make a big impact for them.
So I don’t think they’re going to consider letting him go and I think he very much wants to stay at Barcelona. But I think it’d be an absolutely perfect signing for Arsenal, signing someone to cover for Saka and provide competition,”
WILL ARSENAL GET THE SIGN RAPHINHA AGAIN?
Look, the transfer window has been open up for a few weeks now and the new season is just around the corner – many feel that the big transfer business is done for Arsenal and Arteta, and they will just look to add some exciting talents to the squad.
Raphinha is a man that could make a difference at the Emirates – but he is also a player that the club do not need as they already have enough quality wingers.
ARSENAL may get the chance to sign Raphinha in the future – but this summer it will not happen and we would be shocked to see him leave Barcelona.
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