According to reports, Lionel Messi’s imminent move to Barcelona has improved Newcastle United’s chances of signing Raphinha, the former Leeds winger who now plays for Barcelona. Barca is having to be creative about how they fund a deal to re-sign Messi, and player sales are one way to generate funds quickly.
Lionel Messi’s imminent move to Barcelona has improved Newcastle’s chances of signing Barca’s former Leeds winger Raphinha.
Raphinha has become expendable, and Newcastle United is said to be interested in signing him. The potential transfer could be a win-win situation for both clubs, with Barcelona generating funds and Newcastle United getting a talented player to bolster their squad. However, it remains to be seen whether the transfer will actually happen, as negotiations and other factors could still impact the outcome.
Newcastle ‘interested’ in Raphinha
According to reports from Football Insider, Newcastle United has registered interest in signing Barcelona star Raphinha this summer. The winger, who was signed from Leeds United for €58 million last summer, has nine goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season, but could become expendable as Barcelona looks to generate funds to re-sign Lionel Messi. Newcastle United could face competition from Arsenal and Chelsea for Raphinha’s signature, but the Toon could have an advantage in offering Raphinha Champions League football next season, something that looks unlikely for Chelsea. The potential transfer could be a good move for both the player and the club, but negotiations and other factors could still impact the outcome.