Arsenal was prepared to invest 50 million in Raphinha while he was at Leeds. However, as Bukayo Saka has excelled and young talent Ethan Nwaneri rises, there's debate over Raphinha's necessity. Charles Watts highlighted that Arsenal's interest in signing Raphinha stemmed from a need for coverage on the wing, but Nwaneri's standout performances have alleviated this need, allowing Arsenal to redirect their budget elsewhere. Despite the ongoing injuries within the squad, securing Raphinha may have hindered the development of promising young players like Nwaneri.
Arsenal set their sights on Raphinha, willing to spend over 50m for him from Leeds United, but now question if he's still needed due to burgeoning young talent like Nwaneri.
Watts mentions Saka's exceptional rise makes Raphinha's potential inclusion less necessary, allowing Arsenal to focus funds elsewhere while nurturing their budding star Nwaneri.
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