Arsenal Join Race to Sign 27-year-old Barcelona Midfielder

By Emmanuel Oladele - Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona midfielder, Rafinha Alcântara.

Spanish Outlet, Mundo Deportivo understands that the Gunners are one of the three teams interested in the Brazilian as Inter Milan and Celta Vigo are also on the queue to sign the 27-year-old.

Arsenal have been tipped to win the race to sign the midfielder based on relationship between them and Barcelona.

Rafinha

Rafinha is currently on loan at Celta Vigo and the club have the option of buying the player for £13m when his loan spell expires.

The Barcelona Star has played on loan at Celta Vigo and Inter Milan and moreover, he's currently on his second loan spell at Celta Vigo and has made 22 appearances this season in the league scoring two goals.