Newcastle United looks at Barcelona’s Raphinha this summer; Arsenal also shows interest. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Magpies are getting ready with an offer to bring in the 27-year-old winger. Arsenal, who are ready to pay £42 million for the Brazilian, will provide fierce competition nevertheless. Barcelona’s financial problems might make them willing sellers of Raphinha. Although he has done reasonably for the Blaugrana, he is not a major contributor for them. A strong offer might convince Barcelona to cut ties with the South American winger.
Arsenal Are Ready To Pay £42 Million To Sign The World Class Winger Whom Newcastle United Want As Well
For Raphinha, moving to Arsenal may be really tempting. Attractive would be competing for big medals with the Gunners. His finest football came from Leeds United, hence a Premier League comeback appeals. Arsenal’s team is shallow, especially on the wings. This has caused them difficulties rotating Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Raphinha might fix that, enabling Mikel Arteta to rest his key players more often.
The Gunners are fixated on the league championship and a successful Champions League campaign. Success in some tournaments requires a deeper squad. The adaptability of Raphinha would be very helpful in reaching these objectives. Conversely, Newcastle United wants to assemble a team fit for contending for top accolades with their increased riches. Their fascination with Raphinha is not shocking. Their lack of European football, however, might make it difficult to persuade him to sign.
Raphinha, 27, is at his peak and probably wants to compete at the top level. Arsenal appeals more than Newcastle as they can provide European football. Arsenal looks more suitable for Raphinha even if Newcastle’s desire is really genuine. Given his career goals, the Gunners can provide him the opportunity to play in the Champions League and fight for big medals. The absence of European football by the Magpies might finally tip the odds in Arsenal’s advantage.
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For the current transfer window, Arsenal have their eyes on Mikel Merino of Real Sociedad; they have not yet an official approach. Having apparently agreed on terms with Merino, Arsenal want to strengthen their midfield with him, claims El Diario Vasco. Merino’s relocation to the Emirates is expected even if there is no formal proposal. Although the 28-year-old has a £52 million release clause, Arsenal may get him for around £26 million since his contract is in its last year.
Arsenal has had a really quiet summer; only David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori have joined the team. Particularly after two straight seasons of second-place in the Premier League, expectations were greater. As the transfer window advances, many supporters want for greater movement. Emile Smith Rowe’s recent transfer to Fulham has cleared finances and space, maybe helping Merino to be acquired. The ball is now in Arsenal’s court to complete an acceptable price with Sociedad because the Spanish midfielder has previously indicated his desire to join.
