Barcelona are still yet to make any major sales this summer, with only Chadi Riad and Marc Guiu leaving any money in the accounts, and it looks as if once again they will have to look beyond Raphinha.
After injuries to Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong made their sales difficult if not impossible, Raphinha again became a prime candidate to leave the club and raise some money. The Brazilian, who still does not have an agent, a year after Deco became Barcelona Sporting Director, remains intent on staying though.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Raphinha was again approached by agents this week to sound out his openness to joining a side in the Saudi Pro League. However his response was a firm no – he continues to be adamant that he will stay at Barcelona.
This comes after reports last week claimed that an offer of €65m had arrived at Barcelona’s door from Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Despite consistent leaks from Barcelona and pressure on the 27-year-old, Raphinha seems to have little interest in even getting involved in the game.