Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshire has urged his old club to beat their north-London rivals in the race for Leeds forward Raphinha.
The 25-year-old is reportedly set to leave Leeds this summer, and looks likely to be staying in England due to financial struggles at his ideal club Barcelona.
Raphinha scored 11 Premier League goals for Leeds last season as he helped them come out on the right side of a relegation battle.
According to reports in The Athletic, Leeds are 'sympathetic to Raphinha's ambition' and will not stop him leaving if their valuation is met.
They also reported that both North London clubs are interested in the winger, but that Tottenham will stop pursuing him if they sign Richarlison from Everton.
Wilshire believes Raphinha would be an excellent signing for the Gunners. He told TalkSPORT: 'For someone who's only been in England for two years, he's got a lot of experience.
'He came to England and just clicked straight away. He was in a relegation battle last year so he knows he's up for a fight. I think he'd be a good one for Arsenal. He'll be expensive, of course he will.'
Arsenal have also been heavily linked with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, and recently confirmed the signing of Fabio Vieira from Porto.
Mikel Arteta's side would benefit from acquiring extra goal scorers as they look to push for Champions League qualification next season.
Jaabiraabaha88
0
Tottenham FC AKA "No Trophy 🚫🏆 FC"
caaac where is your Top 4😂😁👊
Gunners4ever❤
1
Pepe is likely leaving.... so it's going to be between him n saka cos that's where they are both very functional... you can't play Saka from the right you won't get anything from him there.
"You can't play Saka from the right you won't get anything from him there". Bro you can't be serious when you said that. He literally has been playing there since last season and in a few games the season before as well and he hasn't changed, still our best and most consistent player by far.
Daphoenix87
1
Raphinha will definitely start for Arsenal. He's better than Martinelli, Smith Rowe and Pépé as wingers, arguably even Saka too. If we sign him we can play Saka as a LW with him as the RW, making our wingers even more potent.
Pepe is likely leaving.... so it's going to be between him n saka cos that's where they are both very functional... you can't play Saka from the right you won't get anything from him there.
Mwalimbu
0
Tottenham FC AKA "No Trophy 🚫🏆 FC"
Mwalimbu
0
SIGNING FOR ARSENAL MEANS AGREEING TO RETIRE WITHOUT ANY TROPHY
are you referring to Lazy Spurs? No trophy 🏆 FC
jeoaelnsuz
0
we want a back up strike Lautaro Martinez yes...
Jobedking
0
If raphi goes to arsenal his career is over
speaking for the sake douchebag
Jobedking
0
SIGNING FOR ARSENAL MEANS AGREEING TO RETIRE WITHOUT ANY TROPHY
arguing without facts ghasia
LytonMutamboh
0
[image]
calling to ask for son
hatabi22
0
we don't need him,we are good buy him if only you can
Gunners4ever❤
0
[image]
Visitors have no knowledge of football[Crylaugh]
Gunners4ever❤
1
He'll be on the bench at spurs cos of kulusevski is Conte's preferred choice from the left.... even Lucas Moura doesn't get enough playing time.. At Arsenal he'll have to contest with Saka, and Saka is English so he'll get less minutes over there too... Raphinhas best bet to be a guaranteed starter is Barcelona, that's if Dembele leaves or at MAN U since they don't have any left footed winger/attacker
Raphinha will definitely start for Arsenal. He's better than Martinelli, Smith Rowe and Pépé as wingers, arguably even Saka too. If we sign him we can play Saka as a LW with him as the RW, making our wingers even more potent.
Tiwbnosz
1
Arsenal buy players who have excelled in the EPL, don’t buy players who are coming to try the EPL
LaminNabay
1
Arsenal need more three signings G. Jesus Youri Talesman Raphinna
The_Royalphas
0
Arsenal is already interested in Jesus.... arsenal can't afford Rafinha if they want Jesus 💯
Arsenal can afford Laphina, Jesus and Nkunku..
itsdjepic
0
Arsenal is already interested in Jesus.... arsenal can't afford Rafinha if they want Jesus 💯
Are you the accountant?
meyabemopy
0
After Jesus, next option will be the butcher from Ajax before Raphinha.
meyabemopy
1
SIGNING FOR ARSENAL MEANS AGREEING TO RETIRE WITHOUT ANY TROPHY
You must be talking about Spurs or ManU here. Arteta already won 2 trophies 🏆 and just look how many FA Cup wins in last 10yrs.
cobbeouy
2
off course if raphinha.. joins spurs.. definitely in all possible ways for sure ..
Thank God you started with, "off" that makes sense.
JeminsCitizens
1
[image]
Wtf where's Son
lord_henry-14
1
if Barca doesn't sign him then spurs would be the second beat choice, arsenal can't offer champions league
It depends tbh.We are talking with him for about 3 months.I don't think Spurs can lure him
lord_henry-14
1
[image]
He would either join Barca, Chelsea or Arsenal.Spurs are not interested
Wiuadmnosz
2
Musticus330
0
I don't know what's going on with Chelsea and Manchester United, if none of them will get raphina, I feels they are the one that needs players the most and they are the one that yet to sign.. With numerous players going out and flops in their team.. This off me..
RobertMakobwe
2
SIGNING FOR ARSENAL MEANS AGREEING TO RETIRE WITHOUT ANY TROPHY
Musticus330
0
If raphi goes to arsenal his career is over
Why do you say it's over, he can take arsenal to another level together with those young lads
Vaecimprst
1
if Barca doesn't sign him then spurs would be the second beat choice, arsenal can't offer champions league
And Spuds can't offer him trophies
Daphoenix87
1
if Barca doesn't sign him then spurs would be the second beat choice, arsenal can't offer champions league
He'll be on the bench at spurs cos of kulusevski is Conte's preferred choice from the left.... even Lucas Moura doesn't get enough playing time.. At Arsenal he'll have to contest with Saka, and Saka is English so he'll get less minutes over there too... Raphinhas best bet to be a guaranteed starter is Barcelona, that's if Dembele leaves or at MAN U since they don't have any left footed winger/attacker
Wekkrsty
2
I don’t really understand players who just survived relagation wanting to move to a champion league teams
Badhur
0
If raphi goes to arsenal his career is over
Ladacimpt
1
And Tottenham can't offer trophy hhhh
siocmouyz
0
we don't want him for that we can sign Antony
francis_0426
1
Arsenal is already interested in Jesus.... arsenal can't afford Rafinha if they want Jesus 💯
stylecity
2
if Barca doesn't sign him then spurs would be the second beat choice, arsenal can't offer champions league
Loyacklmu
1
off course if raphinha.. joins spurs.. definitely in all possible ways for sure ..
Solaiman21
1
the best real fans
yooikmopuz
0
indeed I really want Arsenal to him (Rafhina) partner him with Saka and Martinelli as the finisher (point striker)
mupbceip
0
If Spurs get him this certainly would break my heart. This guy puts everything in his football and we need someone like him in our squad
SawHotz
0
Going to Barca apparently.
BigShark014
0
We have to get him before it’s too late😐
Kofihizzy
1
Next season Tottenham will do a lot of damage 🤫