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Aevi

Aevi

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Rafa Silva

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Born/age: May 17, 1993 (22)
Place of birth: Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal
Nationality:
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Portugal
Current Club: SC Braga
Height: 1,70 m
Position: Left Wing

Sources are saying that Arsenal scouts have been to SC Braga games, and it is speculated that it is to watch player Rafa Silva. Also, his agent has said they are very open to a PL move, and are working towards it.

http://footballcolumnist.com/posts/agent-arsenal-target-confirms-hes-working-transfer-england/

12 goals and 8 assists in 48 games this season.

I don't expect anyone on here has actually seen him play? Here's a video then. YouTube comps aren't the best way to analyze a player, but I couldn't find personal highlights in a brief search, so...

 
Giroud

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Usually focus on Porto, Benfica and Sporting but got to see a fair few Braga games earlier on in the year. He was particularly good in their Europa League campaign but I would like to see him become more productive.

Probably would cost a lot for a player still with some developing to do and Diogo Jota may be much better value but I think Atletico have already signed him.
 
billyf

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His ball carrying ability and movement without the ball look pretty good. I'd like to see his decision making in tight spaces, though.
 
nicky47

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Seen a few other teams linked with him too, not just Arsenal.

But anyway, can he play as striker? I want a new striker so bad.
 
Aevi

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nicky47 said:
Seen a few other teams linked with him too, not just Arsenal.

But anyway, can he play as striker? I want a new striker so bad.
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Yeah, Man Utd and Liverpool are also linked.

Also, he plays predominantly on the LW, though he's also played at CAM and RW a bit this season. Never at striker though.
 
nicky47

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Aevius said:
Yeah, Man Utd and Liverpool are also linked.

Also, he plays predominantly on the LW, though he's also played at CAM and RW a bit this season. Never at striker though.
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Cheers for the info!

Can't really see us being in for someone like him if I'm honest. If we're after a winger, Mahrez I think should be top of our list.
 
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