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Arsenal are set to wrap-up a sensational double swoop for £100m-rated attackers Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha as Mikel Arteta continues to splash the cash, according to reports.
Arteta has already snapped-up Brazilian winger Marquinhos and goalkeeper Matt Turner while a £34m deal for attacking midfielder Fabio Vieira has also been agreed with FC Porto.
Arsenal have also reportedly launched a bid to sign £30m Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez and we continue to be linked with a move for want-away Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
However, it doesn’t look like the spending is going to stop anytime soon as Goal claims that Arsenal are closing-in on the signing of Brazilian duo Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha.
Arsenal have been strongly linked with Gabriel in recent months as Arteta looks to replace Alexandre Lacazette and the boss has made the 25-year-old his first choice striker target.
Goal claims today that Gabriel is now close to sealing a move to the Emirates Stadium and a deal could be announced in the coming days. The report says after seeing an opening £30m offer rejected, Arsenal are hoping to agree a restructured deal that will include add-ons which should take the fee closer to City’s £50m valuation.
Gabriel is keen on the move as he knows he’s fallen down the pecking order following the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, so Arteta could now be reunited with the Brazilian having worked with him at City…
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