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Barcelona winger Raphinha has slammed reports linking him with a 💵 transfer to
Arsenal and Chelsea just 12 months after completing a move to the Nou Camp. Despite a
slow start, 💵 the former Leeds star has scored ten goals and provided a further 11
assists in 45 appearances across all competitions 💵 for Xavi Hernandez's side this
term.
Barca look set to win the La Liga title under Xavi and the Brazil international
💵 has played a key role in their success this season. However, Raphinha continues to be
linked with a shock exit 💵 from the Catalan giants this summer given their ongoing
financial problems.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle have been tipped to make a 💵 move for
the Brazilian at the end of the season even despite a successful first season in
Spanish football. The 💵 La Liga leaders are said to be open to selling the 26-year-old in
an effort to raise funds as they 💵 look to strengthen their squad despite the financial
restraints being placed on the club.
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Raphinha has since hit out at
reports linking him with 💵 a return to the Premier League as he aims to stay with
Barcelona for the 2024/24 campaign. Replying to a 💵 post on Instagram relaying the
rumours, Raphinha wrote: “Lie.
“The person who said this is a liar and uninformed," he
added. 💵 According to Spanish news outlet SPORT, via Sport Witness, Chelsea are preparing
talks over signing Raphinha, and his agent seems 💵 to be doing his bit to facilitate the
transfer. The Catalan club need to improve their finances and selling the 💵 Brazilian
winger could help them abide to Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
His agent, Deco,
also wants to convince him to 💵 listen to offers from the Premier League, where Chelsea
are keen to sign him. SPORT also claimed that the Gunners 💵 had reignited their interest
in Raphinha as Mikel Arteta looks to add a versatile forward to his squad ahead of
💵 their return to the Champions League next season.
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