Arsenal tells Barcelona man to join them and double his salary

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·12 September 2026

Arsenal tells Barcelona man to join them and double his salary

Arsenal are interested in a move for Raphinha as he enters yet another fantastic season on the books of Barcelona, and the attacker could be tempted to make the move to the Emirates.

The Gunners are determined to add a superstar to their squad, and they chased Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez in the last transfer window, but neither player ended up joining their team.

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They have kept the money they were willing to spend on these stars and will try to secure a top player in the January transfer window, with Raphinha now considered an option for them.

The Gunners have long held an interest in his signature and have considered him one of the top players who could take their team to the next level if they add him to the squad.

Arsenal maintain interest in Raphinha

They wanted to sign the Brazilian when he was at Leeds and have continued trying to convince him even after he moved to Spain. Arsenal believe his qualities could make a significant difference to their team, which is why they remain interested in bringing him to the Emirates.

The Gunners are prepared to make a major financial commitment to the attacker, with the club believing that his experience and ability could strengthen their squad considerably.

Their interest has remained strong despite Raphinha establishing himself at Barcelona, and Arsenal appear ready to test whether he would consider a move away from Spain.

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Gunners ready to offer more

According to Football365, Arsenal have offered to double his current salary if he agrees to join them in the January transfer window.

The Gunners are willing to splash the cash because they believe Raphinha is at the peak of his career and can take their game to a new level if they manage to sign him.

Arsenal’s pursuit of a superstar has already seen them consider other high-profile targets, but those attempts did not result in a signing during the last transfer window.

Raphinha could now become their next major target, with the Gunners prepared to use the funds they had previously set aside to strengthen their squad.

The club will hope their long-standing interest and willingness to offer a significantly improved salary can persuade the Brazilian to consider a move to Arsenal.

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