Barcelona attacker Raphinha has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months, and Deco wants Savinho as his replacement.
Several Premier League clubs have been linked with Raphinha, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. Meanwhile, according to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona are now looking at Manchester City prospect Savinho as a potential replacement.
The 21-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at Manchester City, and he has been linked with an exit in recent months. He was close to leaving the club during the summer transfer window, but Manchester City refused to sell him. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to do business at the end of the season.
Barcelona have prioritised the Brazilian attacker as a replacement for his compatriot, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to do well at the Catalan club. He has previously shown his quality in La Liga with Girona.
Savinho needs a move
The Brazilian will be desperate to get his career back on track, and he needs to join a club where he will get regular opportunities. Sitting on the bench at Manchester City will not benefit Savinho at this stage of his career. At 21, he needs to play every week in order to continue his development.
The youngster will look to cement his place in the Brazilian national team as well, and he needs to play regularly at the club level in order for that to happen. The opportunity to join Barcelona will be hard to turn down for him.
The Blaugrana are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they could provide him with more opportunities compared to Manchester City. Meanwhile, Barcelona will need to offload Raphinha first. The 28-year-old has been an exceptional performer for them, and he was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards.
There is no doubt that Rapjinha is a world-class player, and he could be an excellent acquisition for most teams. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to return to the Premier League at the end of the season. He has done well in English football in the past with Leeds United.
