Arsenal Plans €90 Million Bid for Raphinha

Arsenal is reportedly preparing a €90 million bid for Barcelona's Raphinha, who has been in stellar form this season, contributing 12 goals and 10 assists in just 17 appearances. The Brazilian winger has become a key player under head coach Hansi Flick but faces uncertainty at Barcelona as the club considers signing Nico Williams, which could lead to Raphinha's departure. Despite Barcelona's financial struggles, Flick is unlikely to approve the sale of such an essential player, complicating Arsenal's ambitions. Additionally, Arsenal is exploring attacking reinforcements due to their struggles in front of goal this season, where they've scored only 13 open-play goals in 11 Premier League matches. Raphinha's potential move could face competition from Liverpool, who see him as a replacement for Mohamed Salah. Meanwhile, Arsenal's defender Jakub Kiwior is also generating interest from Serie A clubs amid his limited game time, suggesting potential squad changes in the January transfer window.