Barcelona ready to listen to €100 million-plus offers for Manchester United forward target – report

Barcelona will have to ship off players in the coming winter and summer transfer window as they look to reinforce their squad with more signings. There are some evident cracks in the squad, with depth needed on the wing, in defensive midfield, and full-back positions.

Reports have already stated that the Catalans will try to offload one important centre-back in the summer, with the intention of bringing back Chadi Riad from Real Betis by activating his €7 million buy-back clause.

Oriol Romeu is another player who could be on his way out, as well, after a slaggy 2023/24 season so far at his new club in Barcelona.

Finally, it seems Barça will also try to offload Raphinha in the summer, and have set a price tag of €100 million on him, as per a report by SPORT.

Man United, Saudi Arabia interested

The news also confirms previous reports that stated that Manchester United are interested in signing the player to bolster the right-wing after Antony’s underwhelming performances since arriving at Old Trafford.

United are also up for an exchange deal, and are willing to offer Jadon Sancho to Barcelona in exchange for Raphinha. It seems unlikely that the blaugranes will take up this offer, and are only interested in cash.

Clubs from Saudi Arabia are also keen on bringing in Raphinha, and had previously made attempts to sign him, as well. Further, they will easily be able to shell out Barcelona’s demand of €100 million if need be.

Raphinha does not want to leave

If it were up to Raphinha, he would not leave Barcelona this summer, at least. He is happy at the club, and intends to fulfill his contract that runs until 2027.

He had rejected Chelsea’s offer in 2022 to sign for Barcelona, even though the London outfit offered him much better wages and a longer contract.

The Brazilian is in love with the club, and will do his best to succeed at the Camp Nou. Not to forget, his agent, Deco, is the current sporting director at Barcelona.