Mikel Arteta has been given fresh hope of finally signing Raphinha – a year after the winger snubbed Arsenal to join Barcelona. The 26-year-old was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium last summer, but he opted for the Camp Nou instead.
Despite having completed his 'dream' £50million move, Raphinha could now be offloaded. According to the Daily Mail, the Brazil international has emerged as the 'most likely candidate' to be sold by the Catalan side at the end of the season as they look for a solution to meet financial guidelines.
Barcelona have struggled to manage their finances recently, pulling various economic levers in order to keep their head above water. The report states that Arsenal and Newcastle are keeping tabs on Raphinha's situation; with clubs aware of the Spanish side's plight, they're likely to be low-balled.
