Barcelona name asking price for Raphinha after rejecting €60m transfer bid from Premier League club for Brazilian forward

Raphinha has emerged as a crucial player in Xavi Hernandez's squad, making significant match-winning contributions in recent fixtures. Notably, he scored the decisive goal against Las Palmas in La Liga and netted a brace against Paris Saint-Germain to secure Barcelona a 3-2 advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal against the French giants.

Several European clubs have been closely monitoring the 27-year-old's performances and after his recent success, a Premier League club submitted a €60 million bid for the player, according to Diario Sport. However, Barcelona have made it clear that they will not entertain offers below €80 million for one of their prized assets.

Barcelona want to make the most of the financial might of top Premier League clubs and insist on a substantial offer reflecting Raphinha's quality that would boost its feeble finances. Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea have been cited as potential destinations, with Raphinha's previous experience in the Premier League during his time at Leeds United adding to his valuation. Despite the speculation, Raphinha has consistently expressed his desire to remain at Barcelona, with over three years remaining on his current contract.

Raphinha's journey at Barcelona has been somewhat underwhelming, with just 18 goals and 22 assists in 81 appearances across competitions. However, a tactical shift by Xavi deploying Raphinha on the left side has unlocked his potential, showcasing the qualities that initially attracted Barcelona to sign him. He will look to carry on with his purple patch when Barcelona host PSG in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday.