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Barcelona’s transfer plans for Arsenal ace plunged into doubt following major announcement
BARCELONA could reportedly miss out on a deal for Theo Walcott.
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Recent reports emerged suggesting that the La Liga giants have sounded Walcott as a potential replacement for the injured winger Rafinha.
Walcott is currently sidelined with a hamstring problem and may not return until December.
The 26-year-old has provided a useful attacking outlet for the Gunners, but it seems Barca could cool their interest after Rafinha put pen to paper on a four-year contract extension.
A statement from the reigning European champions "An agreement has been reached with Rafael Alcantara, 'Rafinha', to extend his contract until 30 June 2020.
Theo Walcott has emerged as a Barcelona target
Rafinha has signed a four-year deal with Barcelona
"His buyout clause has been set at 75m (£54m) euros, and the new contract will be signed over the next few days."
Rafinha is not expected to resume first team action until March as he tore his cruciate ligament in a Champions League game against Roma.
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