FC Barcelona had a tricky first year with Raphinha as the two sides adapted to each other and eventually found common ground for a working relationship.
However, given that he is one of the few pieces with market value that Barca could afford to lose, as they struggle to afford new signings, speculation is likely to linger.
It has been reported that Manchester City may be interested in Raphinha to replace Riyad Mahrez who will soon be sent to Saudi Arabia. Fabrizio Romano told Coffside that it was only a matter of time.
“Man City want a winger for sure, they need him now. Mahrez is gone, the deal is almost done”he explained in his exclusive Substack column.
But as of now, they haven’t been in contact with Barcelona over the Brazilian.
” I don’t know of anything concrete for Raphinha as of now. As for Bernardo Silva, PSG keep pushing but Man City insist on keeping him at the club, they will do their best to convince Bernardo. »
FC Barcelona have been interested in Silva for some time, but a deal seems impossible given the low financial means mentioned above. From Catalonia, the club and the player maintain that they are not considering a transfer.
