Barcelona are looking forward to sell a bunch of players in the summer.
The Gunners are looking to strengthen their midfield in the summer, as manager Mikel Arteta continues his rebuilding job. Reports in Spain claim that Arsenal are in for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha in the summer.
The north London side’s lack of midfield depth has well been document in recent times. With Dani Ceballos’ loan move not likely to extended, the team are looking for options at the middle of the park. Arsenal are set to be monitoring the Barcelona star’s situation at Cataluniya and would be likely to make a move for the experienced midfielder.
n has been on loan at La Liga outfit Celta Vigo this season, for whom he has played 22 league appearances, finding the back of the net twice in the process. With the pandemic affecting the clubs financially across Europe, it is believed that the Gunners are looking for cheap and smart buys in the summer. Rafinha therefore fits the bill perfectly, with a possible fee of £13 million.
Rafinha has emerged through the famous La Masia youth set up and represented Spain much like his brother Thiago Alcantara before switching his alliance to his father’s nation Brazil. With the Selecao, he won the Olympic gold medal in 2016. Despite having a trophy laden Blaugrana career, the 27-year-old has often struggled to solidify his place at the club an d could finally leave them at the end of the
The Arsenal target won’t be the only one leaving Barcelona in the summer, with reports claiming a major exodus at the club. The club are trying to raise funds for their summer transfer targets, which might force many to leave the club at the end of the season. however, he could well be used in player plus cash deal to lure Inter Milan to sell Lautaro Martinez, a club where he spent the second half of 2017-18 campaign on loan.
The Nerazzuri then turned down the opportunity to sign the Brazil international permanently for €35 million, but has reignited their interest in the player. They are likely to provide competition to Arsenal for his transfer. It will be interesting to find out where he finally ends up come next season.
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