BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United has entered the final stage of negotiations to finalize the signing of the best player from Euro 2024. An agreement was reached last night after the club decided to activate the player’s release clause.

Manchester United currently have several wingers in their squad, including Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Amad Diallo, and Facundo Pellistri. Despite this depth, most of these players, aside from Garnacho and to some extent Diallo, underperformed last season.

As the new season approaches, Erik ten Hag is heavily relying on Rashford and Sancho to return to their best form. If they fail to do so, United may face another season with difficulties on the wings.

To address this potential issue, one option could be to bring in a proven winger who can make an immediate impact. According to Spanish publication SPORT, Manchester United have shown significant interest in Barcelona’s Raphinha.

The 27-year-old Brazilian winger, however, has expressed his desire to remain with the Spanish club this summer. Despite this, Barcelona might be compelled to sell Raphinha due to their financial situation, as he is one of the players who could fetch a substantial transfer fee.

To facilitate Raphinha’s potential arrival, Manchester United are reportedly willing to offload both Antony and Sancho during this transfer window. Although both players were signed for large fees, their time at Old Trafford has been marred by various controversies.

United are seeking £40 million for Sancho and are open to accepting offers around £25 million for Antony. If these transfers are completed, United would raise £65 million, which would be sufficient to cover Barcelona’s £51 million valuation of Raphinha.

Raphinha is no stranger to the Premier League, having previously played for Leeds United under Marcelo Bielsa. Moving to Manchester United would not make him the first player to switch between these two clubs, and since he isn’t moving directly from Leeds, this might soften any negative reaction.

At Barcelona, Raphinha has been consistently impressive during his two seasons but has often been overshadowed by his teammates.

A move to Manchester United could provide him with the platform to gain recognition as one of the world’s top creative wingers. Whether this transfer materializes this summer remains to be seen, but it could prove to be a pivotal move for both the player and the club.