Arsenal's hopes of signing Leeds United winger Raphinha took a blow on Tuesday despite the Gunners reportedly pushing hard to sign the Brazilian this summer.
Mikel Arteta is eager to bolster his options ahead of the return of European football at the Emirates next season, and Raphinha was on the list of targets to help in that mission. Three names have already arrived in north London this season in the form of Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira and Matt Turner, with Gabriel Jesus also set to be announced.
Depth will be essential, and Raphinha would be an impressive signing in that respect. But multiple reports on Tuesday afternoon revealed that Leeds had accepted an offer from Chelsea thought to be around the £60 million asking price. Arsenal also submitted a bid this week, but it was rejected.
