- Raphinha repeatedly linked with Barca exit
- Catalan side value Brazilian winger
- But eyeing move for Liverpool's Diaz
In absolutely each window for the reason that Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds withinside the summer time season of 2022 for an initial £forty nine million ($63m), which has for the reason that risen to £55m ($70m) with add-ons, he has been connected with a switch exit. He has scored 20 desires and bagged 25 assists in 87 video games however that has now no longer stopped reviews suggesting the 27-year-old - who's out of agreement in 2027 - will be heading for pastures new. Now, Mundo Deportivo claims even as Barca fee Raphinha a lot, they will sacrifice him for Diaz, if they are able to trap the Colombian farfar from Anfield.
Following Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool departure, some of essential gamers had been connected with a summer time season switch move. However, the Reds are not likely to component methods with their Colombian winger as they are trying to make sure a easy transition into Arne Slot's new Liverpool era. Despite that, Barcelona have reportedly made shopping for a brand new left winger a pinnacle precedence however Diaz's agreement runs till 2027 so it'll take a massive rate to stable his services.
Since Diaz signed for Liverpool from Porto in January 2022 for an initial £37m ($47m), he has scored 24 desires and bagged thirteen assists in ninety eight fits in all competitions.
Raphinha, who reportedly rejected the risk to transport to a Saudi Pro League facet in advance this year, ought to function for his local Brazil of their pleasant video games in opposition to Mexico on Saturday and the USA subsequent Wednesday.