Arsenal had already tried to transfer Raphinha (26) in the summer. In vain, the Brazilian winger was drawn to FC Barcelona for 60 million euros. This big investment has hardly paid off there so far, the interim result is disappointing after 15 league appearances and two goals and two assists.
A premature departure from the Camp Nou has been suspected for a few weeks now, movement could come in – and Arsenal start a new attempt. As reported by the ‘Evening Standard’, sporting director Edú Gaspar has contacted Raphinha’s agent Deco to explore a possible winter transfer.
The background is Arsenal’s failed deal with Mykhaylo Mudryk (22 / Shakhtar Donetsk), who is drawn to London city rivals Chelsea for up to 100 million euros. Raphinha’s contract in Barcelona runs until 2027, so the 16-time national player would not be available for small change.