Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing a £71 million ($89m) transfer swoop for Raphinha, with Barcelona tempted to cash in this summer.
The Magpies were keen to add the Brazilian winger last summer but the player opted to move to Camp Nou from Leeds United in order to realise his dream of playing for Barcelona. According to Jijantes, Newcastle are once again attempting to lure Raphinha to St. James Park and would be willing to pay £71m (€80m) as a transfer fee for his services.
Barcelona’s financial struggles have forced them into considering the sale of the player, as they are looking to cut down on their salary budget by €200m (£176m/$220m) and bring in another €100m (£76m/$120m) in transfer fees to comply with the Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations of La Liga. Moreover, they are keeping no stone unturned in bringing back Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain, which requires a viable financial plan involving sufficient funds.
