Arsenal 'ready to pounce' as Barcelona 'have to cash in' on Spurs target despite player's 'refusal'
Arsenal are amongst those intrigued in Barcelona winger Raphinha, who has to be sold “to help equilibrium the novels” at the Nou Camp, according to records.
Raphinha gained himself known to dreamers of the Premier League after signing upward wearing Leeds Unified from French club Rennes for harshly £17million in the 2020 summer season transfer home window.
Raphinha to Arsenal?
He cherished two spectacular years at Elland Highway, devising himself as one of the choicest wingers in the rural.
The Brazilian international left Leeds to join Barcelona for a cost in the stretch of £55m in July 2022.
Arsenal and also Chelsea were highly intrigued in signing Raphinha, who gained it legible that a move to the Blaugrana was his top priority.
The Artillerymans had a pair of price quotes denied by Leeds, while the Blues had an offer accepted in the past Xavi’s side won the race for the winger’s signature.
It has not been raw sailing for Raphinha in Catalonia, fighting to win over dreamers in his initially 18 months at the Nou Camp.
This has resulted in plenty of rumours again linking him wearing a move to Arsenal or Chelsea, while Tottenham and also Newcastle Unified are also believed to be managing the 27-year-worn.
A report from Spanish electric outlet Sport unveils that Raphinha’s form this year has roused his possibilities of proceeding to be at Barcelona, wearing the Brazilian ‘scorning’ to disclaim.
He might not have much of a selection, but, as per Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke, who says he will possibly be urged out as Barca hysterically sift to boost funds.
The La Liga colossi’ financial questions have been in emphasis for numerous years now and also Raphinha is oftentimes reported in Spain as a player that will possibly be relocated on to help equilibrium the novels.
This motif lingers beneath, wearing O’Rourke acting that Arsenal, Chelsea and also Bolsters are teams to watch, although his wage in Catalonia typicals a move to Saudi Arabia is “more likely”, despite Fabrizio Romano teasing us in his CaughtOffside tower by acting the Artillerymans are ‘unanimously calculated to pounce’.
O’Rourke told the Inside Track Podcast: “As portion of Barcelona’s financial sadness, they’re attending have to dollar in on Raphinha this summer season to help equilibrium the novels.
“For Premier League dreamers, it’d be nice to see Raphinha ago in England after his standout time at Leeds.
“There’s been numerous discuss Tottenham, Arsenal and also Chelsea unborn in for him.
“Yet if Saudi Arabian clubs come in wearing the right offer for him, I can see Barcelona snapping their hands off.
“He’s also on a huge wage at Barcelona, so I believe English sides would possibly combat to match those last bargains.
“Saudi Arabia is the more likely move.
“Tottenham, in congruent, are seamlessly-equipped wearing wide players.
“Raphinha would possibly doubtless be an asset for Bolsters if they can subsidize a move and also did adhere to upward their emphasis.”
