Man Utd considering shock Raphinha transfer swoop with Antony 'close' to Old Trafford exit as Barcelona set final asking price for ex-Leeds winger

Per Sport, the Red Devils are looking to sign Raphinha from Barcelona this summer as they consider parting ways with Antony and Jadon Sancho. The Catalan giants need to make sales to register the players they have roped in this summer. If the Premier League club agree to match their €60million (£51m/$65m) asking price, Barca will consider selling the Brazilian.

Raphinha has also been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr, however, the former Leeds winger has claimed that he has no plans of leaving Camp Nou this summer despite his reduced game time at the club since the rise of Lamine Yamal last season. In the United camp, Antony too has attracted the interest of Cristiano Ronaldo's club and Sport claims he is now 'close' to exiting Old Trafford, while Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-German have shown interest in Sancho.

Before the transfer window closes on August 30, the Blaugrana are eager to add more players as they have eyes on Athletic Club's Nico Williams and out-of-favour Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman, however, any further new signings will only be possible if the club makes some marquee sales, which gives United hope of landing Raphinha.

Erik ten Hag's side will begin their 2024-25 Premier League campaign on Friday as they take on Fulham, while Hansi Flick's men meet Valencia a day later in their La Liga opener. It remains to be seen if Raphinha will feature in Barca's first game of the new season.