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Arsenal Transfers: 4 wingers the Gunners should target this summer

By James Cormack

BOCHUM, GERMANY - APRIL 10: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on April 10, 2022 in Bochum, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
BOCHUM, GERMANY - APRIL 10: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on April 10, 2022 in Bochum, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) /
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4. Raphinha

Arsenal are believed to be considering a move for Raphinha. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal are believed to be considering a move for Raphinha. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /

Arsenal’s interest in Raphinha is real, and the Brazilian would be a brilliant addition for the Gunners. Leeds, however, are set to dig in their heels this summer and acquiring the spritely winger will certainly be an arduous task for Edu & Co.

Raphinha has been Leeds’ star man since they returned to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa in 2020. Signed from Rennes for a meagre £17m, the 25-year-old has scored 17 times and added 12 assists in 65 Premier League appearances.

The Brazilian, who’s drawn comparisons to Angel Di Maria, is a touchline winger who excels from a creative standpoint. Under Bielsa, in particular, his combination play mesmerised and his ability to isolate and beat a man one-v-one is invaluable for any side.

Overall, he’s a brilliant fit for the right-winger role in Arteta’s system, but his competence off the opposite flank shouldn’t be overlooked. Thus, he won’t just be competing for Saka’s spot in the XI.

This is a move that makes complete sense, and I’d love to see Arsenal break the bank to bring Raphinha to the Emirates.

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