MANCHESTER CITY WILL URGENTLY BUY RAPHINHA AS MAHREZ'S REPLACEMENT?! Felix to Barcelona on loan!
Raphinha may replace Mahrez at Manchester City
Foot Mercato
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Manchester City have been in contact with Barcelona about signing Raphinha this summer.
The Citizens are interested in the winger, especially amid news of the departure of Riyad Mahrez, who is going to join Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli. The Arabian club has already agreed on the terms of a personal contract with the Algerian and will pay 35 million euros for him. That's why City is on the hunt for a new winger.
Man City's sporting director Txiki Begiristain and Barcelona's new director Deco have already started discussing the Raphinha deal. The Catalans are open to offers, as they need to earn about 60 million euros by August 31 to register their newcomers for the new season.
Raphinha moved to Barca only last summer. He played 50 games, scoring 10 goals and making 12 assists. His contract with the Blaugrana is valid until 2027.
Atletico do not mind letting Felix go on loan to Barcelona
Diario AS
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Atletico Madrid have approved João Felix's transfer to Barcelona after the player made an exclusive statement to Fabrizio Romano that he has been dreaming of playing for the Catalans since childhood.
According to Diario AS, the Rojiblancos have agreed to let the Portuguese go to Camp Nou on loan with an option to buy.
But such a deal could cost Barca 25 million euros. This amount will include compensation for the loan and the player's salary.
It is worth noting that Chelsea, who loaned Felix in January for half a season, ended up paying Atletico 11 million euros.
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