Arsenal ignited their interest in Barca star Raphinha and ready to offer a huge fee

Arsenal have expressed their interest in Barcelona talisman Raphinha and are ready to test the Spanish club’s stance on their star winger, as per TBR Football. The 28-year-old has taken the world by storm this season with Ballon d’Or-level performances in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. He has scored 18 goals and provided eight assists in just 23 games across all competitions. With form comes demand, and it is normal to see such sensational talents being chased by elite clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

The Gunners have informed Raphinha’s parent club regarding their interest in the past, and they have once again started contacting them through intermediaries. They are willing to help Barcelona solve their squad issues and raise funds to register Dani Olmo. They need to get over this matter by the end of the year or risk losing the versatile attacker for free.

Arsenal in contact to sign £55m Barcelona captain

According to reports, Arsenal executives are still in talks to sign Mikel Arteta as their club captain in 2025 for £55 million. Journalist Graeme Bailey and The Boot Room have reported that Arsenal has informed Barcelona that they are still interested in signing Raphinha in 2025. The Brazil international, who cost £55 million from Leeds United in 2022, is still being negotiated by the Gunners, Liverpool, and Manchester City through middlemen.

Now captaining the Catalan powerhouses, Raphinha has been a standout player under Hansi Flick this season, tallying 10 assists and 17 goals in all competitions. After this most recent update from Bailey, it appears that a deal will be interesting to monitor. Raphinha, who can play on the left, right, and in an offensive midfield role throughout 2024–2025, could be just what the Gunners need for the second half of the season and beyond.