According to As, FC Barcelona are weighing up the departure and retention of players in a bid to reshape the team's forward line. Despite the fact that Brazilian star
Rafinha
Transfer rumors continue to swirl after recent statements that they want to stay at Barcelona. Barcelona are considering selling Rafinha to free up salary space and bring in new recruits such as Nico Williams and Olmo to boost the team's attack.
Rafinha will travel to the United States to join Barcelona directly after the Copa America to begin pre-season training. However, there are still doubts as to whether he will be able to start the season as a Barca player. The club wants to build a more attacking frontline for new manager Frick, but needs to free up salary space first.
Although Barcelona would prefer Fathi and Roque to leave the club, the two have struggled to bring in significant transfer revenue. In contrast, Rafinha is more popular in the transfer market. British media reported that Arsenal has expressed willingness to bid 50 million euros, but this is far lower than the offer of the Saudi League team.
A few weeks ago, Riyadh Crescent inquired about Rafinha. World Sport reported that a team offered €65 million, while Per Sport claimed that Riyadh Victory offered a whopping €100 million. Nevertheless, Rafinha himself insisted that he wanted to stay at Barcelona to fulfill his contract.
If Nico Williams joins and starts at left winger, it could affect Rafinha's situation. In any case, the Brazilian player is under immense transfer pressure and the direction of his future remains unclear.
Barcelona fans and management will be watching this movement closely and expect the team to address these key issues before the new season to ensure the team's competitiveness and stability.
