Premier League sides are monitoring FC Barcelona’s winger Raphinha's situation at the Catalan club since the Brazilian has been struggling to get consistent game-time, reported Mundo Deportivo on Saturday.
FC Barcelona learned the hard way about the risk of failing to plan for the future. The club finds itself in an uncertain financial position due to past negligence. However, they are determined not to repeat the same mistakes.
Looking ahead to the summer, Barcelona understand that certain players may need to be offloaded. With the need to generate substantial transfer fees becoming increasingly urgent, the club aims to make strategic sales without compromising the team's competitiveness.
One player who appears to be on the brink of losing his place in the first team is Raphinha. The Brazilian winger, previously with Leeds United, has endured a turbulent season marked by inconsistency. With 16-year-old Lamine Yamal now occupying his position, a summer departure for Raphinha seems very likely.
Several Premier League clubs are keeping their eyes on his situation closely. Raphinha's past performances with Leeds United have kept him in high regard in England, attracting interest from top clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and even West Ham United.
These clubs recognize that Raphinha is no longer a regular starter at the Bluagrana and see potential value in investing significant sums in him, unlike the Catalan giants.
Raphinha's tenure at Barcelona since his arrival in the summer of 2022 for €58 million plus €7 million in variables has not lived up to expectations. Despite the hefty investment, the Catalan club now seeks to recoup their expenditure.
While this may prove challenging, Barcelona is mindful of the English market's keen interest in the winger. Leveraging this interest, they hope to secure a favourable deal for his transfer.
