Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly closely monitoring Barcelona winger, Raphinha.
The Brazilian has contributed more than 20 goals in La Liga, scoring 13 goals and dishing out nine assists, while he has scored nine goals and sent out four assists for the Catalan powerhouses in the Champions League.
He is currently regarded as one of the best players in the world, along with Mohamed Salah, and is discussed in relation to the Ballon d’Or.
Last summer, when Barcelona were interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, the former Leeds United player was linked to a move away from Spain.
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Raphinha had the chance to reveal his true self this season, though, as that move did not work out.
According to Caught Offside, Arsenal have had a long-standing interest in the attacker and had previously made an attempt to sign him from Barcelona. But the Spanish team quickly rejected the offer because it did not make financial sense.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is a big fan of Raphinha and thinks that having him in his attacking lineup could help the team achieve the change they want.
Both Man United and Liverpool are more capable financially to sign the Brazilian and they can make an offer to Barcelona which the Spanish club could consider to be sufficient.
Salah’s uncertain future at the club is the reason for Liverpool’s interest. And the Reds may consider adding the Brazilian to their roster in place of the Egyptian.
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