Barcelona are in advanced negotiations with Deco over his client Raphinha according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Leeds United winger is a summer target for Barcelona but talks between the clubs haven’t yet begun.
Raphinha’s fellow Brazilian, Antony of Ajax, is also highly-rated by the decision makers at Camp Nou but is said to be too expensive.
Barcelona are building something interesting under Xavi Hernandez and are keen to double down on their progress come the summer transfer window.
Ousmane Dembele’s future is uncertain and so Barcelona are keen to strengthen the wide attacking positions.
And Raphinha fits the bill. The 25-year-old, valued at €40m by Transfermarkt, has earned seven senior caps for the Brazilian national team and scored three goals.
He’s made 27 Premier League appearances for a struggling Leeds team this season and contributed nine goals and three assists.
Born in Porto Alegre, he joined Leeds from Rennes back in 2020.
Barcelona are in well advanced talks with Deco for Raphinha as summer target since one month, but the official negotiation with Leeds won’t start now – it will take some time. 🇧🇷 #FCB
Ajax winger Antony is highly rated but considered too expensive at current conditions. pic.twitter.com/sZPjrCD25O
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 25, 2022
