Arsenal set for third summer signing as Raphinha hopes to ‘join this week’

Arsenal are set to signal Leeds United winger Raphinha this week, in accordance with studies popping out of Brazil, with the ahead now not keen to attend for Barcelona.

It was thought that the Leeds man, whose agent is Barcelona legend Deco, was set on a transfer to the Camp Nou this summer time, however in a shock twist, Goal Brazil now report that he’s able to forego as a lot with the intention to finalise his future now, which means {that a} transfer to Arsenal might be wrapped up this week.

‘The Brazilian doesn’t await Barça and hopes to shut his switch to Arsenal this week’, it’s claimed, whereas Leeds sources ‘know nothing’ about any agency Barcelona curiosity.

Raphinha might be an Arsenal participant by the top of the week, in accordance with studies. (Picture by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Pictures).

Ought to he make the transfer to the Emirates, Raphinha would change into Arsenal’s third signing of the summer time, following compatriot Marquinhos and Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira to north London.

And it isn’t anticipated to finish there.

What subsequent for Arsenal?

The Gunners are seemingly able to spend huge this summer time, with a deal for Gabriel Jesus additionally considered within the pipeline.

Past that, they’re additionally eager on Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, although the Gunners might face competitors from Manchester United for the versatile defender.

In the meantime, a deal for Youri Tielemans has been mooted, too, which, alongside the aforementioned signings, Raphinha and the cash spent already, might take their outlay past the £150m spent final summer time.

Fábio Vieira indicators with Arsenal till June 2027 after medical exams now efficiently accomplished. Achieved and sealed. ??? #AFC

Arsenal are additionally set to announce Nketiah new deal, Tielemans talks nonetheless ongoing – however no official bid but. Busy days on many negotiations for Edu.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 17, 2022

It might symbolize a large step up in high quality throughout Arsenal’s squad, too, with Raphinha possible changing present record-signing Nicolas Pepe as competitors for younger star Bukayo Saka.

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