Jack Wilshere has shared that he ‘likes’ Arsenal and Tottenham transfer target, Raphinha, and the impact he has made at Leeds United.
The midfielder added that, with Leeds in a relegation battle last season, Raphinha has showcased that he is ‘up for a fight’ and now he hopes Arsenal sign him, as he told talkSPORT.
Leeds fans are probably resigned to losing one of their star men, with a host of European clubs, including Arsenal, West Ham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Spurs and Liverpool keen on his talents.
It seems as though it’s only a matter of time before he heads for the Elland Road exit door, after scoring 11 Premier League goals last season.
Well, Wilshere is hoping that he drives from Yorkshire to England’s capital and signs on the dotted line at the Emirates.
“I like him,” said Wilshere. “For someone who has only been in England, for what two years?
“He came into England and just clicked straight away. He was in a relegation battle last season, so he knows he’s up for a fight. I think he would be a good one for Arsenal.
“Depend on how long he has left on his contract. But he will be expensive, of course he will.”
WHO WILL SIGN RAPHINHA
If Raphinha leaves Leeds, but stays in the Premier League, then his next club would be making a statement by signing him.
Other than Liverpool, the all-action Brazil star walks into the XI of the other interested parties keen to sign him.
Plus, it should be applauded that he was able to produce and maintain such a high level of performance for a Leeds side all over the shop last season.
From injuries, key men missing, lack of balance and a defence producing performances like it’s in League 2, Raphinha kept going which proves that there is more than a quality player in there.
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