Arsenal keen on signing 28-year-old Barcelona star linked to Chelsea and Liverpool: Reports

Arsenal are interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona in the upcoming winter transfer window, according to a report by TBR Football. The Gunners’ interest in signing Raphinha could be tied to the Catalans' financial constraints.

If Barcelona need to sell a big player to raise funds, the Gunners are willing to take the Brazilian off their hands. In the ongoing 2024-25 campaign, Raphinha has proven to be a formidable winger in attack.

In 24 appearances across all competitions, he has scored 17 goals and registered 10 assists for Barcelona. His brilliance in attack has attracted the attention of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea, who are also interested in signing him.

Raphinha's ability to feature in multiple attacking positions could be beneficial for the Gunners if signed. His presence could also enhance Arsenal's attacking prowess and increase their chances of competing for the Premier League title.

Barcelona are presently facing difficulty in registering Dani Olmo for the second half of the season. TBR Football understands that this has made clubs rekindle their interest in signing Raphinha.

However, Barcelona are reportedly unwilling to sell Raphinha despite their financial dilemma. It will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds in the coming months.

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Arsenal willing to offer Gabriel Jesus as they look to sign Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus - Reports

Juventus FC v Cagliari Calcio - Coppa Italia - Source: Getty

According to Fichajes.net, Arsenal are reportedly willing to offer Gabriel Jesus as they look to sign Dusan Vlahovic in January 2025. This is expected to reduce Vlahovic's transfer fee, as Juventus have been interested in signing Jesus as per the aforementioned report.

Ahead of the winter transfer window, the Gunners have been looking to bolster the center-forward position. This could be tied to the absence of a target man in Mikel Arteta's attack.

Jesus has been out of form, having scored just once in 20 appearances this season. The Gunners are looking to remedy this situation by signing a natural striker.

As one of their targets, Vlahovic has been decent in attack this season. The 24-year-old has scored 12 goals and registered two assists in 20 appearances for Juventus this season.

It's expected that Vlahovic would enhance Arsenal's attacking prowess if signed, making them a more formidable team in the Premier League title race. Vlahovic is contracted at Juventus until June 2026.