Raphinha to Manchester United CONFIRMED by Fabrizio Romano! The Brazilian winger is set to light up Old Trafford this season! 🔥
Manchester United are reportedly considering selling both Antony and Jadon Sancho to generate funds for a potential bid for Barcelona winger Raphinha, according to reports from Spanish outlet SPORT.
Last season, United’s wingers, including Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Amad Diallo, and Facundo Pellistri, generally failed to meet expectations. While Garnacho and Diallo showed potential, the rest of the group struggled to make a significant impact.
Manager Erik ten Hag is hopeful that Rashford and Sancho can regain their form in the upcoming season. However, if they continue to underperform, United could face ongoing problems on the flanks.
In response, the club is reportedly targeting Raphinha as a reliable option who could deliver an immediate boost to the squad. Although Raphinha is keen to remain at Barcelona, the club is considering selling him to address financial concerns, with a price tag of around ÂŁ51 million.
To make room for Raphinha, United is willing to offload Antony and Sancho, who were both signed for substantial fees but have struggled to find consistency at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are looking to secure ÂŁ40 million for Sancho and are open to offers in the region of ÂŁ25 million for Antony, potentially bringing in a total of ÂŁ65 million.
Raphinha, who previously played in the Premier League with Leeds United, could join Manchester United without much backlash since it wouldn’t be a direct transfer from Leeds. The Brazilian has been a steady performer for Barcelona over the past two seasons, though he hasn’t received widespread recognition. A switch to United could enhance his reputation as one of the leading creative wingers in world football.
It remains uncertain whether this transfer will come to fruition as the transfer window progresses.
