"After a week of speculation, Barcelona have finally made a breakthrough in the deal to sign Joao Cancelo, agreeing a loan deal with Al Hilal. But this is not the only deal Barcelona will be negotiating with the Saudi Arabian giants, who have set their sights firmly on Raphinha. Al Hilal are desperately looking for a replacement for Neymar and Raphinha has emerged as the ideal option."
"According to reports relayed by , Al Hilal are prepared to offer a whopping €100 million to acquire the services of Raphinha. The Saudi Arabian giants had presented the idea during the negotiations for Cancelo, with the club ready to offer €80 million in fixed fee and an additional €20 million through performance-linked bonuses. Barcelona are aware that it will be difficult for any other European club to match such an offer right now."
"The report suggests Raphinha has a gentleman's agreement with sporting director Deco, which will allow the forward to leave the club should he wish. Barcelona, for their part, are aware of their economic turmoil, and the sale of Raphinha could potentially fix that. Indeed, the revenue addition of Raphinha's potential sale could put Barcelona back in contention in the transfer market. But in the process, the club would lose arguably its best performer in the Hansi Flick era."
Barcelona have agreed a loan deal to sign Joao Cancelo from Al Hilal. Al Hilal are also pursuing Raphinha and have offered €100 million, comprising €80m fixed and €20m in performance-linked bonuses. Barcelona recognize that few European clubs can match such an offer. Raphinha reportedly has a gentleman's agreement with sporting director Deco allowing him to leave if he wishes. The club faces economic turmoil, and Raphinha's sale could improve finances and restore transfer market participation. Raphinha's return from injury has improved the team, and Barcelona have not made a final decision despite the magnitude of the offer.
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