Neville and Carragher agree on Raphinha amid Arsenal and Tottenham transfer battle

Arsenal and Tottenham have become embroiled in yet another transfer battle as both sides target Raphinha, but Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are predicting big things if either side sign the Brazilian.

Raphinha has starred for Leeds ever since signing for the club back in 2020, and the Brazilian has been linked with a move away ever since showcasing his skills in the Premier League. Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham have been amongst those interested, but according to GOAL it is the Gunners that have pulled into pole position.

Tottenham have already been busy in this transfer window, and Arsenal are looking to match them as the north London battle continues. But Neville and Carragher have backed either side to move for Raphinha, after showering him with praise.

Speaking on Sky Sports earlier this year, Neville said: "He’s a top player. I think if they were to go down then a lot of clubs would be looking at him.

"I know he was left out towards the end of the [Marcelo] Bielsa reign, people saying he was inconsistent, but every time I’ve watched him I think 'I wouldn’t like to play against him'. He’s certainly a level above the players they have on the bench."

And they don't often agree when debating matters on Sky Sports, but Carragher echoed Neville's views, as he analysed Raphinha's performances. "Some of his touches and his play when he comes inside, we’ve highlighted his movement as well," Carragher said.

"I was really impressed with him when I watched him at Leicester. You see that shot there, that’s so typical of a wide man, that penetrating run that we talk about with Salah, Mane and Sterling, all the great wide players. They make that run and he does. He has great quality on the ball.

"He assisted