Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly pushing the club to sign Barcelona winger Raphinha, aiming to add quality and competition in wide areas. Reports from Spain suggest Arsenal are prepared to offer up to £75 million for the Brazilian, who has been in impressive form this season. Barcelona signed Raphinha for around £50 million, so such a deal would represent a significant profit for the Catalan club.
However, a move for Raphinha or any other high-profile player may have to wait until the summer. Arsenal’s January transfer plans appear to be conservative, with Arteta and the club’s board reportedly agreeing not to pursue active targets unless they need to replace a departing squad player. This cautious approach stems partly from Arsenal’s significant spending in recent transfer windows and the constraints of Profit and Sustainability rules.
For now, Arteta is focused on improving results as Arsenal sit nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. Injuries, including Ben White’s absence, have disrupted the squad, but the Gunners hope to regain key players over the coming weeks and reignite their campaign.
