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Barcelona respond to Manchester United approach for Raphinha

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According to sources in Spain, Barcelona would consider selling Raphinha to Manchester United for €60 million (£51.2 million) if the latter agreed to their asking price.

The 27-year-old, who originally cost £49 million when he left Leeds United for Barcelona two years ago, has made 87 appearances and scored 20 goals since moving to Spain.

Raphinha’s playing time has decreased, though, as Lamine Yamal has become more prominent; in La Liga last year, the Brazil international started just 17 games.

Raphinha does not want to leave Barcelona this summer, according to Sport, but the team is open to a sale in order to improve their financial position.

The report claims that Manchester United have registered their interest and view Raphinha as their top choice to replace Jadon Sancho and Antony, who could leave Old Trafford before the end of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are said to have made it clear that they would give Raphinha’s exit the green light if United submitted an offer worth €60m (£51.2m).

When asked about his future as he joined up with Barcelona for their pre-season tour of the United States, Raphinha replied: ‘I’m looking forward to working with Hansi Flick.’

Barcelona are under pressure to raise funds as they are currently unable to register new signing Dani Olmo.

The Spain international was signed in a €60m (£51.2m) deal from RB Leipzig last week.

However, there is now a major doubt as to whether Olmo will be registered with the squad in time for their La Liga opener against Valencia on Saturday.

Barcelona are also looking to offload Brazilian forward Vitor Roque with Bournemouth and Everton both keen on the 19-year-old, who was signed in a €61m (£52.2m) deal from Athletico Paranaense last year.

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