Arsenal are being linked with a host of big names this summer, and the Guardian’s Jamie Jackson has given his insight into a potential transfer swoop for Raphinha.
Having bid farewell to both Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the Gunners, led by manager Mikel Arteta, are looking to sign at least one new attacker and one player to emerge as a candidate to secure a big transfer is Leeds United’s Raphinha.
A potential deal still requires some work though. Despite the Londoners making their interest in the talented Brazilian known, according to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona agreed personal terms with the Leeds United number 10 several months ago. Financial issues are causing the La Liga side some problems though.
Raphinha deal. Barcelona have full agreement with his agent Deco since February on a five year deal but Leeds want €55m, no plan to change their price tag. ?? #FCB
Barça need to be fast as Premier League clubs are back in the race, including Arsenal – but no bid submitted yet.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 19, 2022
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Needing to sell before they can buy, journalist Jamie Jackson, who discussed the saga with Sky Sports, believes the potential sale of Frenkie De Jong to Manchester United, as well as the lure of the Nou Camp, will be too much for Raphinha to turn down, thus seeing him snub a move to the Emirates.
“Do they have a sofa at the Nou Camp where they find 30 million?” ?
Arsenal? Barcelona? What does the future hold for Leeds’ Raphinha? ?? pic.twitter.com/FlL9JSo9xB
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 21, 2022
Since joining Leeds United from Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes back in 2020, Raphinha, who has two years left on his deal, has gone on to feature in 66 matches, in all competitions, directly contributing to 28 goals along the way.
