Romano has revealed Arsenal's biggest mistake in the summer transfer window

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The biggest mistake Arsenal in the summer transfer window is what did not hire him Rafinha from Leeds United, claims sports journalist Fabrizio Romano.

- Rafinha was their main priority. I think he was Arsenal's biggest mistake this summer. They wanted him, and Rafinha was open to negotiations with Arsenal at one point - said Romano in an interview with "Ke Golazzo".

With Leeds struggling for survival last season, the Brazilian international has been increasingly available on the market.

In the event that Leeds were relegated, his move to Barcelona it was almost guaranteed because it had an acceptable buyout clause. But Barca seemed unable to complete the transfer, opening the door for Chelsea and Arsenal to immediately try to do a deal for the player.

They somehow managed to secure the required £55 million from the Camp Nou and the Brazilian ended up wearing the shirt of the Spanish club. Arsenal tried, but there is not much to complain about as Barcelona were clearly Rafinha's first choice from the start.

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