Tottenham wants to sign the same star who has turned down the Gunners twice in the past in an attempt to hurt their rivals in north London, Arsenal.
After deciding to leave Leeds in the summer of 2022, Brazilian midfielder Raphinha became highly sought after, with Mikel Arteta’s team emerging as one of the top runners. But he decided to sign a £50 million contract and head for Spain and Barcelona instead.
Nevertheless, after a confused start at the Nou Camp, Arsenal was once more connected to a mover during the January transfer window. However, the player’s reps denied the rumors, saying the winger was content at the Catalan giants.
In fact, the 26-year-old played in 36 La Liga games that season, scoring 10 goals to lead his team to victory. This time around, he has already made nine appearances in games in addition to participating in their Champions League campaign.
But his form has suffered due to injury issues, which have frequently limited him to a supporting position. Furthermore, the 16-year-old Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal’s rise has raised more concerns about his future.
In fact, given their continuous financial problems, Barca are now ready to let go of Raphinha next summer, according to FootballTransfers. Spurs are said to have a “concrete interest” in bringing the 19-cap international back to England, despite his £61 million valuation.
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Before the international break, Ange Postecoglou’s team’s vulnerability was exposed as they lost back-to-back games against Chelsea and Wolves, which caused them to fall out of first place in the Premier League. Long-term absences for summer additions James Maddison and Micky van de Ven are also present, and Richarlison is still healing from groin surgery.
The Australian manager is in desperate need of additional depth because Son Heung-min also had a scare during the international break. Furthermore, Raphinha would surely be viewed as a player who would increase his offensive possibilities.
The athlete gained notoriety at Sporting Lisbon and Rennes prior to joining Leeds in 2020. He deservedly rose to fame at Elland Road under Marcelo Bielsa, solidifying their Premier League title
