Barcelona's conditions for the sale of Raphinha make the signing of the left winger unlikely
Barcelona is not flush for money this summer, although from the side of the club they continue to maintain that they can get back in their salary limit, and the big signatures will require big sales. One of the two priorities for the Blaugrana this summer is the left wing position, but this will only be possible if Raphinha leaves the club.
It seems clear that Lamine Yamal will be the starter on the right side of the attack for Barcelonaleaving Raphinha without a natural home in the initial XI. He was effective on the left during the last third of the season for Xavi Hernandez, and could return there, but it is not his preferred position either.
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The Brazilian winger still does not have an agent, and does not want to leave Barcelona. MD they say they don't plan to sell him yet, unless an offer of around 90 million euros comes in. The Catalan newspaper say that an offer of €80 million was rejected last summer, and unless that amount arrives at their door, they will not consider a sale. If he did, then they spoke with Raphinha to see his position on a move, at which point the signature of Nico Williams or Luis Diaz it seems more realistic.
If this is indeed the case, the only potential destination would be Saudi Arabia. Raphinha's stock hasn't risen since he joined Barcelona from Leeds United for around €60m, and he's also two years older now. Raphinha, who has three years left on his deal, holds all the cards, as from his point of view, he is likely to play unless someone in the left position arrives, and if the report is accurate, it will not happen no, unless you give the green light to an exit.
