Barcelona will demand at least £60 million to sell Raphinha and boost their financial standing, with Tottenham keen on the Brazilian.
According to Fichajes, Barcelona are willing to sell Raphinha for £60 million in the next window to boost their financial standing. Tottenham are one of the clubs keen on the 27-year-old Barcelona ace and could have the financial capability to match the asking price.
Barcelona willing to sell Raphinha?
Barcelona faces financial struggles ahead of the next window, as only quick sales might boost their standing and spending power in the summer. As per the report, it needs £85 million to meet its financial obligations, which could see it consider offers for a few of its key stars.
Reports have linked Frenkie De Jong, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo and even Raphinha to different clubs, as Barcelona might end up selling at least one of those stars. The Brazilian, in particular, draws the attention of several Premier League sides, with his standing within the first-team set-up no longer guaranteed.
The rise of Lamine Yamal has threatened Raphinha’s immediate future, as Barcelona are reportedly willing to sell him for £60 million. However, any sale must be quick for the club to register the money received in the accounts of the current season.
Beyond a specific date would see the sale registered as part of the new season, which will not help the club close the gap on their financial books. Hence, there are chances for the 27-year-old Barcelona ace to leave Catalonia, with Tottenham one of the sides keen.
Tottenham keen, but Raphinha could complicate a transfer
Liverpool were considered suitors as they contemplated life after Mohamed Salah and considered Raphinha a viable replacement for the Brazilian. However, Tottenham have come in strongly in many reports, suggesting they could pay around the £60 million mark.
However, Raphinha could complicate matters, as the winger is keen to stay at Barcelona and continue playing for his dream club. Hence, while Spurs might have the capacity to pay what’s required, the Brazilian international’s willingness to stay put might see Barcelona’s chances of selling him scuppered or, at the very least, delayed as they would want an early solution to his future.
