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How Raphinha feels about shock Barcelona exit as Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all plot £80m move
TBR Football can exclusively reveal that intermediaries have informed Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea about their chances of signing Raphinha this summer.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea’s interest in the former Leeds United sensation is longstanding as he continues to cement his status as one of the best wingers in the world.
Interestingly, Deco suggested he was tempted to sell Raphinha amongst other Barcelona players in September last year but this season, the Brazilian has arguably become the Spanish giants’ most valuable asset.
So much so that Thierry Henry reckons Raphinha could win the Ballon d’Or and the Frenchman believes he is currently leading the race to take home the prestigious accolade.
Months ahead of the summer transfer window, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea fans will be dreaming that Raphinha returns to the Premier League donning one of their shirts.
Raphinha exit latest amid Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea links
Sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey that intermediaries have hinted to Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea that they could sign Raphinha.
Intermediaries have also informed other clubs apart from Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea that Raphinha could be available for £80 million in the summer.
The English trio remain huge admirers of the 28-year-old and they are being kept informed about his situation.
However, TBR Football previously revealed that Raphinha is set to hold contract talks with Barcelona.
The Porto Alegre-born forward’s current deal runs out in 2027 and the Spanish giants are aware that it is necessary to tie him down to a new contract and hand him fresh terms — with sporting director Deco having already held preliminary talks with his camp.
Raphinha has been a smash-hit at Barcelona and he is loving life at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper — not looking to leave the club anytime soon.
Is Raphinha tempted by Saudi Pro League interest?
TBR Football have been notified that the Saudi Pro League are also interested in signing the in-form wideman.
So much so that they are willing to pay an eye-watering £100 million fee.
But there is little interest from Raphinha, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea as well as the Saudi Pro League braced for disappointment if they ramp up their interest in a summer move for him.