Barcelona received a major offer from Saudi Arabia for one of their strikers

Barcelona has received a significant offer regarding their forward Raphinha from a club in Saudi Arabia, as reported by SPORT.

In the Middle East, he is regarded as one of the top priorities due to his quality of play with the champions of Spain, as well as his consistent participation in matches for the national team.

The so-called "big four" clubs in Saudi Arabia - Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli - are all interested in him. They will all attempt to lure the Brazilian to their team during the summer transfer window.

According to the statistics portal Transfermarkt, Raphinha's contract value currently stands at €50 million, reaching its peak value last year at €60 million. However, clubs from the Middle East are prepared to offer a much larger sum, reportedly around €80 million.

Considering Barcelona's financial situation, it is crucial for them to make at least one significant sale in the summer. The Catalans have already rejected the sale of Lamine Yamal to PSG for €200 million, and the possibility of Raphinha's departure may be considered by the team due to the presence of young talents in the squad.

Raphinha joined Barcelona in 2022 from Leeds United for €57 million. During his time with the Blaugrana, he has played 77 matches, scoring fifteen goals and providing 22 assists.