As per a report published in Fichajes, Arsenal are highly interested in signing Barcelona star winger Raphinha in the January window. The Premier League club are even ready to offer a €90 million bid to lure away the Brazilian attacker.
Raphinha is breathing fire on the pitch
Raphinha came into the limelight during his stint at Leeds United. Impressed with his profile, Barcelona decided to sign him in the summer of 2022 on the instructions of then-manager Xavi. While the Brazilian failed to live up to the hype in the initial two seasons, things have changed drastically this season.
With the arrival of Hansi Flick, Raphinha’s career has taken a new turn. He has been in red-hot form with 12 goals and 10 assists in 17 games. He is averaging 2.8 shots, 2.8 key passes, and 1.2 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Brazilian attacker is versatile enough to operate in different positions in the front line. He provides a high work rate and great in-behind runs. He can put good crosses into the box and is a clinical finisher around the penalty area.
Raphinha wouldn’t be keen on a move
Arsenal aren’t having a good season so far as they are trailing heavily in the Premier League. Their goals up front have dried up due to multiple reasons. Hence, the club want to rejuvenate their attacking unit with the pursuit of Raphinha.
The Gunners are a bit desperate to get their hands on the 27-year-old. Knowing the high demands of Barcelona, the English giant are ready to offer as much as €90 million. However, the Spanish club is likely to turn down the proposal.
Barcelona are having a terrific season and they wouldn’t want to lose their hot property in the middle of the season. Even the player himself wouldn’t be keen on making a switch especially when he is having the best time of his career.
