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Would Raphinha join Arsenal?

Raphinha himself also has little reason to accept a move as he’ll fancy his chances of winning La Liga and perhaps the Champions League with Barcelona this season.

The Catalan giants have a strong squad that looks well equipped to go all the way in the major competitions its competing in, and there would probably be less certainty at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal may well be the favourites to retain their title, but the Premier League is probably the most competitive league in world football, with almost every game requiring no less than 110% effort.

Raphinha will know that from his time in English football, and the pace of the game in Spain probably suits him a lot more.