Newcastle offer €30 million plus €60 million midfielder for Barcelona winger – Romero
According to the latest update from Gerard Romero, Newcastle United have acted on their interest in Barcelona winger Raphinha by tabling an offer.
As per the reports, the Premier League club, who will be playing in the UEFA Champions League next season, have sent in an offer worth €30 million plus midfield mainstay Bruno Guimaraes in exchange for the Brazilian international.
Raphinha joined Barça only last summer, arriving from Leeds United in a deal worth €65 million including add-ons. After a slow start to life in Catalonia, the 26-year-old grew in stature with time and finished the season as a crucial player for the La Liga champions.
However, given the Blaugrana’s need to sell players, Raphinha has been constantly linked with a summer exit despite reports suggesting that Barça do not intend to sell him in the summer.
Reports have suggested that an offer close to €70 million or more could convince the La Liga champions to part ways with the attacker.
Newcastle United, for one, have shown the strongest interest in Raphinha and now have made an offer for him. As per the report, the Magpies are putting €30 million in cash on the table along with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, whose market value is €60 million.
