After losing out to local rivals Chelsea in signing Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal is ready to restart their attempt to capture Barcelona winger Raphinha. The Evening Standard reports that Arsenal’s sports director Edu Gaspar has reached out to Raphinha’s agent Deco about a potential transfer of the Barcelona star.
Mudryk, a Ukrainian international who has been pursued by the Gunners in recent months, seems to have settled on a move to Chelsea. An estimated £88.5 million has been agreed upon between Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk for the explosive winger.
Arsenal Newsnow: Will Arsenal get Raphinha?
Arsenal has started to focus on the winger Raphinha, now playing for Barcelona. The Brazilian international was reportedly interested in joining Arsenal and Chelsea this summer. But, he ultimately decided to sign with Barcelona.
In 22 matches this season for the Blaugrana across all competitions, he has contributed three goals and five assists. The club is reportedly tired of Raphinha and would be prepared to trade him for the appropriate price.
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The Gunners are attempting to get Eric Garcia back to the Premier League from Barcelona
According to reports, Arsenal is keen on signing Eric Garcia, a defender now at Barcelona, to the Premier League.
The Spanish defender’s performance at Camp Nou since joining the club in the summer on a free transfer from Manchester City has not been excellent. The Spanish international, though, has not seen much action under manager Xavi Hernandez.
Mikel Arteta, an assistant coach with the Gunners, is familiar with Garcia from their time together at Manchester City. It has been reported that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on the Spanish international. He may be interested in a move back to the Premier League.
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Garcia has been impressive despite little playing time for the Blaugrana this season. He has made 14 appearances for the team. Because of his flexibility, he is a desirable choice in several positions, including central defence, right back, and defensive midfielder.
Moreover, Mykhailo Mudryk, a striker for Shakhtar Donetsk, has been linked to a move to Chelsea, the Ukraine club said on Saturday. The president of FC Shakhtar, Rinat Akhmetov, and co-owner of Chelsea, Behdad Eghbali, met today to negotiate the transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea FC, according to a tweet from Shakhtar. In regards to the player’s move to the club, “parties are extremely near to agreeing.” Mudryk, who is just 22 years old. He has already scored seven times in the championship of Ukraine.
