The Gunners want to boost their attacking options in the summer transfer window after a disappointing end to the season that led them to lose a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, with local rivals Tottenham Hotspur finishing fourth. Mikel Arteta’s team has been linked with a move for Manchester City frontman Gabriel Jesus and football.london understands that Edu’s technical director has been in talks with the player’s representatives in recent months.
Another Brazilian international who is said to be a target for the North Londoners is Leeds winger Rafinha. Now, Athletic’s David Ornstein has announced that they have sent an official offer to the Yorkshire-based club on Tuesday night, although the offer is said to be much lower than the Leeds player’s estimate.
READ MORE:Who is Fabio Vieira? The 34 million pound starlet who “flies to London” to agree with the transfer of Arsenal The report goes on to say that the offer is unreasonably rejected. The Catalan giants Barcelona have also been strongly linked with a move for the former Lille star, but the ongoing financial problems of the La Liga team make it difficult to move. Ornstein’s report goes on to say that the player would like to play in the UEFA Champions League and wants to win trophies, making Barcelona and Chelsea the player’s preferred options over Arsenal. However, he has claimed in the past that his future is in the hands of Leeds and Deco’s agenda. “I have a contract with Leeds until 2024, my future is in the hands of Deco and Leeds,” he said as he was on international duty with Brazil. “I have my mind on the national team, on the game but also on my vacation. “I have a contract with Leeds and this issue is being resolved by my agent. When something happens, he will tell me.” READ NEXT: Find out what’s happening at the Emirates Stadium with all the latest news Arsenal LIVE News and Transfers: All the Latest Big Stories and Rumors for the Gunners The full list of Arsenal Premier League games for 2022/23 Arsenal ‘lead’ in the race to acquire Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, amid a transfer change in Newcastle Arsenal ‘hope’ to complete Rafinha transfer amid allegations by key agent Fabio Vieira
