Arsenal readying £42 million offer for Barcelona attacking star – report

With Barcelona needing a big sale in the ongoing transfer window, the name of Raphinha has been constantly linked with a possible departure all through the summer.

The 27-year-old Brazilian enjoyed a solid season for Barça again but with his starting spot no longer a guarantee, there is a possibility of a departure, even though the player has maintained that he intends to stay.

Raphinha has attracted plenty of interest as well with clubs in Saudi Arabia and the Premier League, and one such team from England is preparing a big offer for him.

Arsenal prepared to make an offer for Raphinha

Indeed, according to reports in England, as relayed by SPORT, Arsenal are eyeing a summer swoop for Raphinha and would be preparing an offer worth £42 million (~€50 million) for the Barcelona winger.

Arsenal have been admirers of Raphinha for some time now and wanted to sign him back in 2022, when he left Leeds United for Barcelona.

Now, it appears that Mikel Arteta & co. are once again looking to land the Brazilian international and intend to test the waters with an offer of around £42 million.

Raphinha’s exit could be beneficial for Barça

As mentioned earlier, Barcelona need a big sale this summer and with Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo injured, Raphinha has emerged as the likely candidate to be sold.

Now, it appears that Mikel Arteta & co. are once again looking to land the Brazilian international and intend to test the waters with an offer of around £42 million.

Raphinha’s exit could be beneficial for Barça

As mentioned earlier, Barcelona need a big sale this summer and with Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo injured, Raphinha has emerged as the likely candidate to be sold.

The former Leeds United man’s departure would be beneficial for Barcelona as they would not only get a sizeable fee for him but also free up important salary space which can be used to register new signings, with Nico Williams a top target.

Raphinha is well aware of all the noise surrounding his future but is focused on the day-to-day and is planning to join Barça in the USA for the pre-season.

The player has always maintained that he wants to stay put but with Barcelona needing revenue, only time will tell if the winger gets his wish or ends up being sold.