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Raphinha is on the radar of multiple clubs in Saudi Arabia that could pay over 100 million euros for his signing, which would put Barcelona in a position to sign Kenan Yildiz.
Raphinha and his possible departure: Pressure from the East on Barça
Raphinha recently admitted that he received "tempting" offers from Saudi Arabia and even considered leaving Barcelona.
The Saudi interest is not a minor rumor: players with his profile often switch clubs for high salaries, and Barcelona is aware of this.
A deal of that caliber would ease Barcelona's financial situation and enable them to undertake major offensive signings.
Kenan Yildiz comes into Barcelona's radar as an attacking reinforcement
Reports from Juventus indicate that Barcelona is already monitoring Yildiz and sees him as an offensive alternative if Raphinha leaves.
Yildiz, at just 20 years old, has excelled in Serie A and is on the list for the Golden Boy 2025.
The Italian club won't let him go cheap: rumors suggest his departure could approach 90 million euros.

Juventus and resistance against Barcelona's assault
Juventus considers Yildiz as key to their medium-term project, making negotiating his departure complex.
Furthermore, they have already reinforced his contract in response to these interests, albeit with high clauses. Barcelona will need to present a compelling offer to break through this institutional barrier.
A strategic market operation for Barcelona
If Raphinha heads to Saudi Arabia, Barça would use those proceeds as leverage to sign Yildiz without compromising other areas of the team.
Yildiz fits the profile the club is looking for: young, offensive talent with room to grow in LaLiga.
Moreover, the club has followed the young Turkish player since his Bayern years, reinforcing the sporting will to incorporate him.
The timing will be crucial: offloading Raphinha before the market closes and sealing the deal for Yildiz before other clubs intervene.
This scenario sets the stage for one of the most intriguing summer market battles.
If Raphinha leaves and Barça succeeds, Kenan Yildiz could pave the way for a new offensive era for the Blaugrana.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El plan del Barcelona: Vender a Raphinha y fichar a un crack de 90 millones
