Barcelona are ready to sell Raphinha to Arsenal in the hope of financing a deal for Lionel Messi’s return. Barcelona are ready to sell Raphinha to Arsenal in the hope of financing a deal for Lionel Messi’s return. it came to notice that they were stepping up their efforts to re-sign Messi this summer.
The club are reportedly in talks with Tebas and La Liga. They are talking about generating more flexibility in their Financial Fair Play regulations.
Barcelona and Raphinha to find solutions with Arsenal and Newcastle being the interested party
According to AS, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle United have retained an interest in Raphinha. Gabby Agbonlahor has told Newcastle United the arrival of Raphinha would act as perfect competition for Miggy Almiron. However, the former Aston Villa striker believes the Brazilian’s arrival would create an ‘outstanding attack’ with Allan Saint-Maximin and Anthony Gordon on the opposite flank.
The Brazil international has netted nine goals and 10 assists in 42 appearances so far this season. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal are still in discussions to sign a new winger. It appears as if Raphinha and Torres are looking for a move back to the Premier League.
The Gunners have been offered the chance to sign Raphinha. Elsewhere, Sagna reckons Mason Mount could struggle to break into the first team at the Emirates. However, Arsenal would hope to get the deal done early on in the window. A backup or cover to Saka is needed. Raphinha provides the adequate backup as well as challenge for the spot.
Mason Mount’s Chelsea contract expires in 2024. He could become available at the end of the season. Clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring the player, with the Blues unable to reach a breakthrough in negotiations with Mount. Mount has been a first-team regular in recent years. However, he has 33 goals and 37 assists in 192 games across competitions.
