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The focus is firmly on bolstering the attack, with Matheus Cunha already secured from Wolves and the search ongoing for a new striker after missing out on Liam Delap and stepping away from a deal for Viktor Gyokeres.
Their first offer for Bryan Mbeumo was turned down, but United are considering returning with an improved bid as they face competition from Tottenham under Thomas Frank.
Now, reports from Spain suggest United have put forward a stunning proposal for Raphinha, signaling their intent to shake up the market in bold fashion.
‘The figure has surprised even in the Camp Nou offices’ the report admits, ‘where a proposal of such magnitude was not expected by the Brazilian winger’.
Interestingly, the report makes no reference to the financial troubles Sir Jim Ratcliffe once suggested could have pushed Manchester United to the brink without cost-cutting measures like scrapping staff lunches, nor does it mention their absence from European competition next season, which only adds to their challenges.
Instead, the focus is on United’s ambition to make a bold statement in the transfer market, with Raphinha viewed as a player who could deliver immediate impact.
His previous stint at Leeds United is seen as a key advantage, giving him familiarity with the pace and intensity of English football. Let me know if you’d like this styled as a headline or social caption.
The report adds: ‘Although Barça does not contemplate easily parting with one of its most decisive players – with 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 games this season – the economic dimension of the offer forces the club to reflect. United’s proposal comes at a time when the Barcelona entity needs financial balance, and that income would be an opportunity difficult to ignore.’
Perhaps the most surprising part of the report is the suggestion that United’s poor league finish—ending the season in 15th place—might somehow serve as a reason for Raphinha to swap Barcelona for Old Trafford.
The idea that their recent struggles could be seen as a selling point is, at the very least, an unexpected twist in the transfer narrative.
The report adds: ‘It remains to know Raphinha’s position. At 28 years old, the Brazilian is in the best moment of his career, and although he has shown commitment to Flick’s project, United’s sporting situation could weigh on his decision.’
