Barcelona have reportedly lowered their asking worth for Brazilian winger Raphinha after the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea beforehand did not signal him.
The previous Leeds United ace has not lived as much as expectations since shifting to the Nou Camp in the summertime of 2022, and it’s truthful to say his future now seems to be in some doubt.
There have been already murmurings about Arsenal final January, whereas Chelsea additionally got here near signing him earlier than he opted to affix Barca earlier than the beginning of final season, in accordance with Soccer Transfers, who declare his asking worth has now fallen to only €70million.
It appears Arsenal confirmed an curiosity in Raphinha nearly a 12 months in the past and had been postpone his €100m asking worth at the moment, so this might be a chance to get this deal executed for a extra cheap worth.
Arsenal may certainly do with some backup for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, however one imagines it might be arduous to Raphinha to determine himself as a starter on the Emirates Stadium, so he could favour different choices.
Chelsea, in contrast, may nonetheless be eager to make modifications to their assault after an inconsistent begin to the season, although it’s additionally truthful to say that they’re exhibiting indicators of enchancment not too long ago, so may really feel they’ll step again from their heavy spending.
