SHOCKING NEWS: Coming Live From Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United Ready To Accept Kobbie Mainoo Swap Deal To Barcelona On One Condition. A Few Days Back, According To Report We Covered A Story From Spain Stating That Barca Are Ready To Offer The £68million-Rated Samba Star Plus Cash To Sign Mainoo From The Red Devils And Manchester United Are Ready To Get The Deal Done On Only One Condition.
Manchester United is strategizing an unexpected swap deal to secure the services of Brazilian international Raphinha from Barcelona. Previously, reports from Spain indicated that Barcelona was willing to offer the £68 million-rated player, along with additional cash, to facilitate the transfer of United’s rising star, Mainoo.
In a more recent twist, it has been suggested that Manchester United is prepared to offer Jadon Sancho in exchange for Raphinha during the upcoming summer transfer window. Sancho, who had a mid-season loan spell at Borussia Dortmund following a fallout with United’s manager Erik ten Hag, may not have a future at Old Trafford, particularly with Ten Hag remaining in charge. During his loan, Sancho was pivotal in helping Dortmund reach the UEFA Champions League final.
According to the Catalan outlet Nacional, Borussia Dortmund is keen on securing a permanent deal for the 24-year-old Sancho but is financially constrained and unable to meet United’s £40 million asking price. As a result, Manchester United has proposed a direct swap deal, sending Sancho to Barcelona in exchange for Raphinha, whom the Catalan giants are reportedly willing to let go.
Raphinha, aged 27, played a significant role in Barcelona’s triumphant 2022-23 La Liga campaign. However, his playing time has been curtailed by the emergence of young talent Lamine Yamal on the right wing, resulting in Raphinha making just 17 league starts last season. Despite limited starts, he managed to contribute to over 20 goals in all competitions under Xavi’s leadership. Acquiring Raphinha could substantially bolster Manchester United’s right-wing options, a position that has been identified as one of their weaker areas on the pitch.
