Leeds United winger and Chelsea target Raphinha could be on the verge of signing for Arsenal. According to GOAL, the Brazil international is 'very close' to sealing a move to the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his options.
Chelsea are understood to have watched Raphinha on numerous occasions last season and were planning a move for the winger if Leeds had been relegated. However, the Whites stayed up in dramatic fashion on the final day of the season, meaning there was no chance of the cut-price deal that the Blues could have taken advantage of if the Yorkshire club did indeed go down.
Barcelona are also interested in Raphinha, but Arsenal are trying to take advantage of the La Liga club and their current financial uncertainty. It appears Chelsea were never too serious about signing the talented Brazilian wide man, but the Blues do have other alternatives.
