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32 Newcastle United are interested in signing Barcelona winger Raphinha this summer, according to GiveMeSport.
After failing to match the heights of last season, the Magpies intend to add players to their squad in the summer transfer window.
Poor form and an injury crisis have hampered Newcastle’s season as they have failed to replicate the success of last season, in which they qualified for the Champions League.
Qualification for Europe is still a possibility for Eddie Howe’s men but it all depends on the results on the final day of the Premier League season.
Brazilian international Raphinha could be sold by Barcelona as they aim to balance their books after struggling financially.
The report states that Arsenal still hold an interest in the player they tried to sign from Leeds United two seasons ago.
More than Arsenal, who have already got Bukayo Saka occupying the right-wing position, the Magpies need a right-winger like the Barcelona player.
Arsenal may still get involved in the race to sign the Brazilian player if manager Mikel Arteta decides to strengthen his wide positions.
Newcastle manager has already identified the positions that he needs to strengthen in the summer transfer window.
Signing a goalkeeper and central defenders is the main aim of the Newcastle boss.
Raphinha to Newcastle United?
The Brazilian international has reportedly been offered to teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle United, as per TBR Football.
This suggests that a move back to the Premier League is looking likely for him.
Barcelona signed the former Leeds United player in a deal worth up to £55m, and the Spanish giants will be trying to recover as much of that sum as they can.
The player has prior experience in the Premier League having played for the Elland Road outfit.
Newcastle need Raphinha more than Arsenal
If Newcastle can manage to sign him, it would be a shrewd signing by the Toon Army.
He can provide them width and pace on their wing, while his goal scoring and creating ability is something that Alexander Isak would love at St. James’ Park.
The former Leeds winger scored 17 goals and provided 12 assists during his time in the Premier League.
Spanish outlet Sport has claimed that the La Liga club will only consider offers of £68million or more for the wide player.
