According to Sport, Barcelona needs to raise funds through player sales to achieve their goal of signing both Nico Williams and Dani Olmo in the same transfer window. Raphinha’s departure appears the most likely, as he could lose his starting position if either player joins the club, making him a prime candidate for transfer.
Initially, Barcelona aimed to sell Raphinha for €90 million (£76m/$98m), with interest from Saudi Arabia. However, recent reports suggest his asking price has dropped to €50 million (£42.16m/$54.46m), lower than the €65 million (£55m/$71m) Barcelona paid to Leeds United in 2022.
There are claims that Raphinha is open to returning to the Premier League, where he thrived with Leeds United during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. The winger desires regular first-team action, which might be jeopardized if the transfers occur, prompting his interest in moving back to England.
Several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle United, are reportedly monitoring Raphinha’s situation. These clubs showed interest when he left Leeds in the summer of 2022. Additionally, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Manchester United are potential destinations, as they are willing to offer around €50 million for the Brazilian winger.