Barcelona could be on the verge of moving a step closer to securing the signing of Raphinha from Leeds United. The Brazilian is one of Xavi’s top targets this summer at Camp Nou but the issue has been that the Spanish giants don’t have enough money to meet the valuation set by the Whites.
That could all be about to change though as Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a big-money deal with Barca for Frenkie de Jong. Sky Sports have claimed that the two clubs have come to ‘a broad agreement’ on a £56m fee plus performance-based add-ons.
The Dutchman expressed his desire to stay in Catalonia only a couple of weeks ago but now looks set to link up with his former manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. That will free up vital transfer funds for Barcelona who are hoping to make some signings of their own this summer.
