Arsenal 'offered Barcelona's Rafinha'

Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Barcelona midfielder Rafinha in this summer's transfer window.

Rafinha, 24, found the back of the net seven times in 28 appearances last season, but he missed the tail end of the campaign with a knee injury, and has not travelled with his club for their pre-season tour of the United States.

Liverpool have previously been credited with an interest in the versatile midfielder, who admitted last month that his future "is open" amid suggestions that Barcelona could make the Brazilian surplus to requirements.

According to Sky Sports News, the Spanish champions have approached Arsenal over the sale of the versatile midfielder, making it clear that they would accept an offer in the region of £27m.

Rafinha returned to Barcelona in the summer of 2014 after a loan spell at Celta Vigo.