Barcelona have given Man United greenlight to approach €60m Winger open to Premier League move

Barcelona have given Man United greenlight to approach €60m Winger open to Premier League move

Barcelona would be open to selling Raphinha if Manchester United meet their €60 million (£51.2m) asking price, according to reports in Spain.

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.

According to the source, Raphinha is Manchester United’s first pick to replace Jadon Sancho and Antony, who are both expected to leave Old Trafford before the summer transfer season ends.

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).

Raphinha Dias Belloli of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the Trofeo Joan Gamper, match played between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

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.