Arsenal are hopeful of completing a move for Leeds United star Raphinha if recent reports are to be believed.
The Gunners are keen to bolster their attacking options in the summer transfer window as manager Mikel Arteta looks to improve on last season's tally of just 61 Premier League goals. football.london understands that Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is one name on the club's shortlist of profiles and technical director Edu has held talks with the player's representatives.
Jesus' fellow Brazilian international Raphinha is another attacker that has been mooted as a potential target and The Telegraph have now reported that the north London outfit are hoping the £34 million signing of Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira will help them land the former Lille star in the coming months.
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The report goes on to claim that Vieira and Raphinha are both represented by the Gestifute agent, which is run by super-agent Jorge Mendes. It is also said that the smoothness of the negotiation to bring Vieira to the Emirates Stadium could help in negotiations for Raphinha.
The 25-year-old has also been heavily linked with Catalan giants Barcelona, although recent reports suggest that the Blaugrana can't afford him due to their ongoing financial struggles. The talented winger has been coy when asked about his future at Elland Road, claiming that it is all up to his agent Deco and the Yorkshire-based club. "I have a contract with Leeds until 2024, my future is in the hands of Deco and Leeds," he said while on international duty with Brazil.
"I have my mind set on the national team, on the game and also on my vacations. I have a contract with Leeds and this issue is resolved by my agent. When there is something, he will tell me."
