Manchester United will look to replace Antony with his compatriot, Raphinha, with Barcelona demanding around €60 million to sell the Brazilian international this summer.
According to a report by SPORT, as relayed by Sport Witness, Raphinha is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils view the Brazilian international as a long-term solution for the right-wing issue. They will look to replace Antony with his compatriot, with Barcelona demanding around €60 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.
Raphinha and his Barcelona career so far
Raphinha has been one of the best players for Barcelona since arriving from Leeds United in July 2022. He arrived at the Catalan club amid a lot of hype and fanfare around him after an excellent spell with Leeds United.
The 27-year-old has turned out 87 times thus far for Barcelona while chipping in with 20 goals and 25 assists. However, despite his well-rounded performances, Raphinha’s long-term future at the Catalan club is uncertain as they look to balance their books and fund new signings in the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Raphinha’s situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, particularly in the Premier League. In addition, the Brazilian international is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs, although he is not interested in moving to the Middle East. The latest report has linked the Barcelona winger with Manchester United.
Premier League return on the horizon?
Manchester United’s interest in Raphinha is understandable. The Red Devils continue to look for the long-sought solution to their right-wing woes as we approach the final days of the summer transfer window. The Barcelona winger has thus emerged as a viable target for Manchester United.
The report has claimed that Manchester United will look to replace Antony with his compatriot in the summer transfer window. However, the Brazilian international will not come cheap, with Barcelona demanding around €60 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.
It is unclear if Manchester United will be ready to cough up €60 million to secure Raphinha’s services in the summer transfer window. However, the deal might depend on the Premier League club offloading Antony and Jadon Sancho in the coming days.
