Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur to battle Saudi Arabian clubs for Raphinha?
The 27-year-old has had his injury problems during the 2023-24 campaign but has still managed to score five goals and register 10 assists in 28 appearances for Xavi's side in all competitions.
Raphinha penned a five-year deal with Barcelona upon his arrival from Leeds United in July 2022, and he has contributed 15 goals and 22 assists in 78 appearances for the Catalan outfit in all competitions.
There remains ongoing speculation surrounding the Brazil international's future, though, as Barcelona's financial problems have led to claims that the club would consider high offers for him at the end of the season.
According to Sport, Barcelona have received a substantial offer from Saudi Arabia for Raphinha, with the transfer package said to be worth in excess of €80m (£68.6m).
The report claims that Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli are all interested in signing the South American, who could be tempted to Saudi Arabia due to the significant money on offer.
However, a separate report from the same publication claims that both Arsenal and Tottenham are keen to bring him back to the Premier League during this summer's transfer window.
Raphinha started his professional career with Vitoria de Guimaraes in Portugal before moving to Sporting Lisbon, spending one season with the club ahead of a switch to Rennes in 2019.
The attacker's form for Rennes in 2019-20 led to Leeds signing him in October 2020, and he managed 17 goals and 12 assists in 67 appearances for the Whites in all competitions.
A number of clubs were linked with his services in the summer of
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