Barcelona Reject Bid For Raphinha From Arsenal

 

Arsenal's pursuit of Brazilian winger hit a roadblock as Barcelona turned down their offer and insisted that the offer be improved upon to open discussions on the player. 

Raphinha's exceptional form and importance to Barcelona has made him an irreplaceable assert and the Catalan side are unwilling to budge on valuation. At the last El Clasico against Real Madrid, Raphinha played a prominent role in the side's emphatic 4-0 victory. 

Barcelona rejected a whopping €90 million offer for their star winger from Arsenal. Instead, The Catalan giants are reportedly are asking for a transfer fee in excess of €100 million, which may prove challenging for Arsenal. As Raphinha's contract running until 2027, that gives Barcelona a better negotiating position.

Even as some reports have that Raphinha wants to remain at the club, Barcelona are reportedly looking forward to selling him to raise funds for the signing of much younger and promising players. Meanwhile, Arsenal have been on his pursuit since his days at Leeds United but missed out on getting him to Emirates Stadium in 2022. 

As for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, he is understood to be eager to add the player to his squad, considering his ability to play effectively on either flank. With the transfer window still open, Arsenal may return with an improved offer, or they may explore alternative options to strengthen their squad.  

Raphinha's form at Barcelona has been impressive, playing prominent roles in their recent games. In this campaign, he has so far contributed 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 appearances.