Barcelona are prepared to promote Raphinha for a loss in the summertime switch window to lift funds, as per a report from Spanish outlet El Nacional.
The Brazil worldwide arrived on the Spotify Camp Nou for a price of €60 million from Leeds United amidst a lot fanfare. He has had a blended time in Catalonia and has lately change into an undisputed starter as a consequence of Ousmane Dembele’s harm.
Nevertheless, he hasn’t totally satisfied Barcelona to maintain him past the season. The Blaugrana are open to offloading him and are assured of discovering a suitor within the Premier League, the place he spent two years with Leeds.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been named as potential suitors. Newcastle United are additionally stated to be one of the crucial events and will make a suggestion of round €40 million for Raphinha.
This might be accepted by the La Liga giants given their monetary troubles which have intensified this season. The membership’s exit from the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League has left them in pressing want of elevating funds.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has already claimed the membership should slash their wage invoice by a big quantity to onboard new signings and contracts.
Raphinha is believed to be one of many gamers Barca are prepared to sacrifice on the finish of the marketing campaign. He has registered 9 objectives and as many assists in 37 video games throughout competitions for the Catalan giants up to now.
Frenkie de Jong lavishes reward on Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez
Frenkie de Jong has claimed that he’s happy to have Xavi Hernandez as Barcelona’s supervisor.
The Netherlands worldwide was closely linked with a transfer to Manchester United final summer time, with some questioning his significance underneath Xavi. Nevertheless, he stayed on the Spotify Camp Nou and has change into an necessary participant underneath the Spanish tactician this time period.
De Jong has scored twice and assisted as soon as in 33 video games throughout competitions this season, the place he has majorly performed as a No. 6 and a No. 8. Giving his ideas on Xavi, who received each main trophy for Spain and Barcelona as a participant, the Dutchman advised TV3 (h/t BarcaUniversal):
“Xavi is likely one of the greatest midfielders in historical past. It’s good to have him as a supervisor, and he helps us so much. He reveals us footage of current matches and inform us the place we will make higher choices.”
The 25-year-old may see an additional enhance in taking part in time subsequent season given Sergio Busquets’ contract scenario. The 34-year-old’s contract expires this summer time and he’s but to place pen to paper on recent phrases.