Manchester City will consider a transfer for Barcelona’s Raphinha if Riyad Mahrez leaves for Saudi Arabia after drawing up a list of possible replacements…despite rejecting Al-Ahli’s £18 million offer
- Pep Guardiola is considered a great admirer of Barcelona winger Raphinha
- Man City have reportedly already made a transfer approach for the Brazilian
- This is because Al-Ahli turned down a £18 million bid for Mahrez
Premier League champions Manchester City will look for a new winger when Riyad Mahrez leaves this summer.
Barcelona’s former Leeds United flyer Raphinha is one of the names considered.
Mahrez is drawing the attention of Saudi side Al-Ahli, who have already rejected a bid for the winger, Mailsport revealed.
While the £18 million bid wasn’t enough for Man City to sell the Algerian, they are planning a life without him if reports are to be believed.
Raphinha is being considered should Mahrez leave as his profile appeals to Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City have reportedly made a transfer approach for Barcelona winger Raphinha
Raphinha’s profile ‘appeals to Pep Guardiola’ and could arrive in Manchester this summer
Deco was Raphinha’s agent and has since been appointed director of football at Barcelona
Deco, Raphinha’s former agent, is the current director of football at Barcelona and could be involved in negotiations for his former client to return to England.
Barcelona are reportedly due to raise funds by the end of August to register their new signings.
Selling Raphinha would be good for their finances if they can find a suitor for the Brazilian.
Therefore, Barca are ready to listen to offers for the former Leeds player and hope Man City make the switch.
It remains to be seen if Mahrez will leave, but if he makes the move to Saudi Arabia, Raphinha is seen as the priority replacement.