Posted: 23:01, 21 June 2022 | Updated: 00:10, 22 June 2022
Arsenal made their initial offer for Leeds United winger Rafinha on Tuesday night, although it is considered to be below the price of 60 million pounds. Leeds will reject the offer, although Arsenal will continue discussions as they seek the acquisition of the Brazilian and Gabriel Jesούςs of Manchester City. Talks are also underway with City, as Arsenal want to reward a striker whom the Premier League champions estimate at εκατο 50 million. Leeds will reject Arsenal’s opening bid for winger Rafinha as it stands for μμύ 60m £ Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain are watching the developments, although they know that Jesus’ preference is to connect with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The 25-year-old Brazilian international Rafinha is represented by the same agendas as Fabio Vieira, who on Tuesday became the Gunners’ second announced signing of the summer after joining a £ 34m deal from Porto. After the announcement, Edu technical director hinted at more new arrivals, saying: “I think we still have some good, positive discussions to be fair,” he said. I hope we can give the fans some good news. The North London team has now turned its attention to Rafinha, who is also of interest to Barcelona, as well as London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea. The Leeds star’s reported preference is for a move to Camp Nou, but the Catalan giants’ financial affairs have seen little progress. Athletic also states that the Brazilian is not the first choice of the Spurs. The talks will continue as the Gunners try to sign him and his teammate from Brazil, Gabriel Jesus (above) Rafinha has had two great seasons since joining Leeds from Rennes, scoring 17 goals in 65 Premier League games in the first division. His current contract at Eland Road is set to expire in 2024 and the Gunners now want to add him to their squad in competition with English international Bukayo Saka. Arsenal also want Ajax defender Lisandro Martίνnez after rejecting an initial offer of 25 25 million. The Argentine is also interested in Manchester United, but the center back is not a priority for the Old Trafford club who would also like to get rid of Phil Jones, Eric Bailey and Axel Twanzebe first. Rafinha, 25, is being represented by the same agents as Arsenal νέο 34million Fabio Vieira But the Gunners will need to sell Nicolas Pepe and Lucas Torreira, among others. The Ivorian winger has not yet attracted interest, while the Uruguayan midfielder saw a transfer to Fiorentina fall earlier this month. The Italian club had the option to buy the midfielder for 13 13 million as part of their loan to the club during the season, but it was not activated. And in a farewell message on social media, Torreira said: “Dear Fiorentina fans, unfortunately it is time to say goodbye. Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, meanwhile, remains a target for the north London club. “It is with great sadness that my relationship with Fiorentina ended. A club that has given me so much love and support all this time. “From the beginning you made me feel at home. I discovered a wonderful city that has always been kind to me, both on and off the field. Thanks to your trust, I was able to rediscover the consistency and form I wanted. “I owe it to my teammates and to all the fans who gave me energy game by game. I want you to know that I always gave everything on the field for these colors. “A special thanks to the staff of the club: chefs, directors, physiotherapists, directors and security.” But Arsenal will need to sell Nicolas Pepe and Lucas Torreira (above), among others.
