Barcelona star Rafinha ‘considering offer from Arsenal as he is upset with lack of first-team football’
Arsene Wenger reportedly close to sealing £26.4m move for Brazilian international
BARCELONA star Rafinha is reportedly considering an offer to join Arsenal.
The 24-year-old is seeking a move away from the Nou Camp over his lack of playing time.
And are claiming that the midfielder is now mulling over a potential switch to the Premier League.
Arsene Wenger is desperately trying to bolster his squad after finishing outside the Champions League places last season.
Spanish publication claimed earlier in the week that Rafinha was interested in joining the Gunners.
And they reported that the Brazilian views Arsenal as the ideal club for him to continue his development.
Barcelona value the star at £26.4million.
However, they are willing to use him in their bid to try and bring full-back Hector Bellerin back to Catalonia from the Emirates.
Rafinha, whose brother Thiago plays for Bayern Munich, only started 16 matches in all competitions for Barca in the last campaign.
He is due to miss the start of next season due to a knee injury, but that has not put off Wenger in his pursuit.
Rafinha would certainly offer the Frenchman some versatility once he returns to full fitness.
He is equally as comfortable playing right-back as well as in central midfield.