Raphinha has a high rating from Carragher and Neville Arsenal and Tottenham have been embroiled in another transfer battle as both sides target Rafinha, but Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville predict big things if either side sign the Brazilian. Rafinha has starred for Leeds since signing for the club in 2020 and the Brazilian has been linked with a move away since showing off his skills in the Premier League. Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham were among those interested, but according to GOAL it is the Gunners who have reached pole position. Tottenham are already busy with this transfer window and Arsenal are looking to tackle it as the battle in north London continues. But Neville and Carragher have backed both sides in moving for Rafinha after praising him. Gary Neville tears up the Glazer family over plans to receive 11 11million dividends from Manchester United Speaking to Sky Sports earlier this year, Neville said: “He is a top player. I think if he fell, then many clubs would look at him. “I know, he’s gone out of his way [Marcelo] Bielsa reigned, people said he was inconsistent, but every time I watch him I think “I would not like to play against him”. It is definitely a level above the players they have on the bench. “ And they often disagree when discussing issues on Sky Sports, but Carragher echoed Neville’s views as he analyzed Raphinha’s performance. “Some of his touches and his play when he comes in, we’ve also highlighted his movement,” said Carragher. Carragher and Neville believe that Raphinha would be a huge advantage for a big Premier League team ( Picture: Getty Images) “I was very impressed with him when I watched him at Leicester. You see this shot there, it’s so typical of a wide man, this penetrating run that we’re talking about with Salah, Manet and Sterling, all the great big players. who runs and does it. Has excellent quality on the ball. “He definitely helped Bamford in that Leicester game when he made the pass and you look at his numbers there, he looks like a real player, definitely last. I think we mentioned before the game that he had scored seven goals in the last eight games, so is always a huge threat and this is always indicative when your teammates know from a training session. “I will never forget a player – as soon as Xabi Alonso came to Liverpool – it ‘s like you can understand in the session, the way he went, the pace of the pass, his noise, like a locker room. “Take a step back and say we have one here and it sounds like that was what Leeds’s dressing room (with Rafinia) did.” Raphinha could cost over εκατο 50 million ( Picture: Getty Images) Leeds are reportedly enduring at least ρες 50million for Rafinha and Arsenal are said to be considering a bid for the Brazilian. The Gunners are also looking to complete a deal for Gabriel Jesus as Mikel Arteta tries to restructure his front line. Alexandre Lacazette has now left the club to join Lyon on a free transfer and Eddie Nketiah is the last striker left after signing a new contract. The Brazilian duo Jesus and Raphinha could be exactly what Arsenal need to return to the Champions League. However, Tottenham are already in the tournament and it is possible that they could close a deal if they fight Arsenal. Antonio Conte will need the depth of the team for next season and another striker is the target. read more Cristiano Ronaldo discovers extent of damage to Bugatti after employee hits wall read more Rafinha’s attitude towards Arsenal and Tottenham transfers after the contract clause
