According to Spanish media Mundo Deportivo, West Ham United have joined the competition for Barcelona striker Raphinha this summer, joining Arsenal and Liverpool in the search for the talented Brazilian player.
Raphinha, who moved to FC Barcelona from Leeds United in July 2022 for a fee of €65 million, has experienced ups and downs in his performance since arriving at the Catalan club. Despite contributing four goals and seven assists in just over 1,000 minutes of play this season, he has struggled to secure a consistent spot in the starting lineup due to the competition within the team.
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Raphinha, in the sights of the Premier League
With his future at Barcelona in doubt, interest in Raphinha has increased, with Arsenal and Liverpool also expressing interest in the player. Both the Gunners and Reds have been keeping an eye on the Brazilian striker for some time and Arsenal even tried to sign him before he moved to Barcelona.
West Ham United now join Raphinha’s list of interested parties and are looking to strengthen their attacking line for next season. Despite making significant investment last summer, the Hammers view Raphinha as a valuable addition to their squad alongside players such as Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen.
In addition to West Ham’s interest, other Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United and Tottenham are also interested in acquiring Raphinha’s services this summer. However, Barcelona are likely to demand a hefty fee for the 27-year-old, who would reportedly prefer to stay at the Catalan club.