Just hours after submitting an official bid for Leeds winger Raphinha, Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of the Brazil international.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of the wide-man and is desperate to bring him to the Emirates as the club look to finally return to the Champions League next season after six years outside of the competition. However, they are not the only team keen on prising Raphinha away from Elland Road.
Spanish titans Barcelona were one of the first clubs to be linked with the 25-year-old and that interest has not softened in the wake of Arsenal's formal offer for the player. It is also widely believed that Raphinha views a switch to the Camp Nou as his preference if he is to be on the move this window.
