If Barcelona move forward with the Barcola deal, it will be completely separate from the striker signing. Barcola’s arrival would only happen if Raphinha leaves. Everyone knows Barcelona have struggled to sell players in recent years. Right now, the club appears to be pushing Raphinha toward the exit through the media, with reports from Sport and Mundo Deportivo linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia. Barcelona have reportedly received an €80 million offer from Saudi clubs and are trying to raise it to €100 million. Raphinha’s recurring injury problems, along with the fact that he’ll soon be entering his 30s, are seen as valid reasons for the board to seriously consider a sale. We’ll soon find out whether that strategy works.