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Manchester City and their distant neighbors from Mersyside Liverpool have already finished their first signings of the season. The Citizens have confirmed Earling Haaland while the Reds also won Benfica gem Nunez Darwin.
It therefore means that amongst the top clubs, Manchester united, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are expected to announce their new arrivals in the next few days.
Checking on Arsenal specifically, the Gunners are in dire need of an established striker who will lead their final attacking third following the departures of Aubamayeng in January and Alexandra Laccatte who made a decision to resign for his old side Lyon. It means that Arteta will have only Eddie Nketiah to lead his attack next season.
To get to their competitive level next season, Mikel Arteta has put a string of players from top European leagues on his radar in order to fill that part it his starting lineup.
Gianluca Scammaca, Gabriel Jesus, Raphinha and his Brazilian counterpart Richarlison are some of the names linked with a move to North London club.
However, The Gunners are not alone in the race to sign Raphinha, Gabriel and Richarlison as reports have revealed how Chelsea, Barcelona and Tottenham are also great admirers of Brazil trio who wants to test a fresh challenge next season.
And according to reports, Arsenal could be handed huge blow in their pursuit of Raphinha as the latest reports by Football London who says that the Brazilian is reportedly rejecting transfer offers from other clubs except for Spanish outfit Barcelona which is said to be his dream club.
According to reports by Spanish newspaper Sport, via SportWitness, The Brazilian and his agent Deco who once played for Barcelona are ‘stopping each and every offer’ from clubs other than the Catalan club as the talented winger is said to have his heart set on a move to the Nou Camp.
It therefore means that Deco’s connection and love for his former employer could play a keep role in Raphinha’s destination after departing Ellad Road this summer.
