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Silverware: Raphinha won his first trophy at Barcelona against Real Madrid
(Picture: Getty Images)Barcelona forward Raphinha has indicated his desire to stay at the club amid interest from Arsenal.
Standard Sport understands sporting director Edu Gaspar has made contact with player’s agent – former Chelsea, Barca and Portugal midfielder Deco – as the Gunners hunt for alternatives to Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Despite making two bids for the winger, Chelsea hijacked a move and signed Mudryk on an eight-year contract.
Mikel Arteta is keen on a wide-forward this month even despite his side opening up on an eight-point gap on title rivals Manchester City by beating rivals Tottenham.
Gabriel Jesus will be out for the foreseeable future and international teammate Raphinha was a target during the summer too.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea attempted to sign the Brazil international from Leeds before Raphinha moved to the Camp Nou.
Still, even amid a backdrop of financial uncertainty with the Catalan giants, the 26-year-old expressed his desire to stay after Barca beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.
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"This is my first trophy with this giant club, this enormous shirt of FC Barcelona - it’s incredible,” he said.
“And so now we go for more trophies.”