Manchester City have been linked with a move for 27-year-old Barcelona winger Raphinha, who will cost €100 million.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly pushing the Premier League club to sign in-form Barcelona star Raphinha, as per Fichajes. The Blaugrana will demand around €100 million to part ways with the 27-year-old attacker.
The Brazilian international has been in outstanding form in recent weeks, and he has scored four goals in his last two appearances against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Raphinha has played some of his best football in England with Leeds United in the past, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for Manchester City.
The 27-year-old will add goals, pace, flair and creativity to the side. He is capable of operating on both flanks, and he can slot in as the central attacking midfielder as well. Apart from his ability to take on defenders and beat them, he is an excellent passer who will help create opportunities with his technical ability and vision as well.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City are willing to pay €100 million for him in the coming months. Barcelona are going through financial difficulties, and it will not be a surprise if they decide to sanction his departure for their desired price.
Manchester City are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they could certainly put forward a lucrative proposal to convince Barcelona and the player. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds over the next few months.
The Brazilian international has been linked with other Premier League clubs as well, and it remains to be seen whether any other club is willing to come forward and challenge Manchester City for his signature.
The Barcelona star can make an instant impact
The 27-year-old knows the Premier League well, and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an instant impact. It will be interesting to see if he is keen on a return to English football. Manchester City are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be quite exciting.
He would get to work with the best manager in the world, Pep Guardiola as well. However, Raphinha has been excellent for Barcelona this season, and he might want to continue with the Spanish club and win trophies for them.
