Barcelona Mulling Raphinha’s Exit: Man United Swap Offer Emerges

As reported by Diario Sport, Barcelona is contemplating the sale of Raphinha in the January transfer window to address financial concerns and facilitate the acquisition of a new midfielder. The club has already fielded two offers for the Brazilian winger.

One offer hails from Saudi Arabia, but Raphinha has made it clear that playing in the Pro League is not part of his immediate plans. The other proposal comes from Manchester United, who are eager to swap the 27-year-old for Jadon Sancho. The English winger has found himself sidelined from the United squad following a dispute with manager Erik ten Hag, signaling a potential exit from Old Trafford.

While Barcelona’s stance on the Raphinha–Sancho swap remains undisclosed, the club’s preferred scenario involves a €100 million sale of the Brazilian winger. However, Raphinha expresses a desire to stay with Blaugrana, introducing a complex dynamic to the ongoing transfer discussions.

In the current season, Raphinha has displayed his attacking prowess by contributing three goals and six assists across 17 appearances in various competitions. The potential transfer developments underscore Barcelona’s strategic approach to address financial considerations while navigating the delicate balance of player preferences and squad dynamics.