BARCELONA have reportedly rejected a £60million bid for Raphinha from an unnamed Premier League club.
The Brazilian, 27, joined the Catalan giants from Leeds in a £57m deal in the summer of 2022.
That was after he snubbed both Arsenal and Chelsea to secure his dream switch.
However, the winger has struggled to be a regular starter since his arrival and has been linked with a departure numerous times.
Tottenham were the latest team believed to be readying a swoop to try and bring Raphinha back to the Premier League, where he shone at Elland Road.
Raphinha managed ten goals in his debut season to help Barcelona win LaLiga.
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He has battled several injury problems this term, which has restricted him to eight goals in 33 matches.
However, he has popped up twice at crucial times over recent weeks with the winner against Las Palmas and then two goals in the 3-2 first leg win at PSG in the Champions League.
Now Spanish publication Sport says that has led to “big European clubs” keeping an eye on him once again.
It then goes on to state that Barcelona have placed a £68.3m price tag on his head due to his recent good form.
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Barca are “very happy” with his performances and it will be “difficult” for them to accept anything less than this.
And that figure was allegedly decided after a proposal worth around £49m was made by a mystery Premier League side.
They received the offer but club chiefs rejected it as they believe the star’s value is continuing to rise.
However, Barcelona are waiting to receive offers for him and several others that could help ease some of their financial difficulties.
And they have both Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal who are able to line up instead of Raphinha.
SunSport also reported how Al-Hilal are chasing former Leeds star Raphinha.
The Saudi Pro League side, who forked out over £300million on new signings last summer, are ready to splash out £86m on him.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
