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A Barça Starting Eleven, Laporta and Flick in Front, and a Saudi Arabian Flag | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Saudi Arabia Replaces Vini with a Barça Player, Laporta and Flick Tremble

They See Vinicius's Signing as Almost Impossible and Now Focus on a Very Important Barça Player

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Borja Díaz

Real Madrid has taken an important step in recent days regarding the future of Vinicius Jr. Although his contract renewal is not yet finalized, they have come closer to an agreement with his representatives. Everything indicates that it won't be very complicated to reach an agreement for his continuity.

This makes Saudi Arabia see the dream of having the Brazilian in their league slip away. They wanted him to be their big star, a world-class player who is also young and secured the future. But now they are starting to look for alternatives and are turning their attention to Barcelona.

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Vinicius celebrating a goal with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

Both Laporta and Flick Are Trembling at the latest information that has arrived. It's because Al-Hilal has seen that after missing out on Vinicius, they are now looking at Raphinha to take his place. It's the signing they would be desiring and they are willing to make a significant investment.

There is talk of a transfer that could be around 100 million euros, which would solve the Catalans' problems. At least in terms of the financial aspect that has been such a headache for them. Raphinha is being offered 200 million to sign for the next 4 seasons.

A Hard Blow for Flick Who Would Lose a Key Piece if He Moves to Saudi Arabia

With Flick on the bench, Raphinha has shown his best soccer since he arrived at Barcelona. Whether as a winger or moving back to generate play in the midfield, he has managed to become an important piece for the team.

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Raphinha celebrating a goal with his arms outstretched | Real Madrid Confidencial

But with the fortune being offered from Arabia, he could be lost during the next market. Something that would force the blaugranas to look for a replacement with the 100 million that would be left in the coffers. Although the names they are considering are not exactly the same as Raphinha.

Rafael Leao or Luis Díaz are two of the favorites for Deco to take the Brazilian's place. Even so, their price could soar above those 100 million. So they will have to make a significant outlay that they may not be able to afford.

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