If we own him how can they REFUSE to send him back ?
This would never happen to Real Madrid
Timing isn't great as he ideally need another year on loan, but wonder if they'll consider selling Raphinha and bringing him back in the summer.
Especially if we need a big sale in order to sign a RB and CDM.
You sell Raphinha, and when Dembele gets injured again like he does each season you play Ferran there?
You need a very solid bench in attack. That's no joke.
Dembele has been playing fine this season on the left as well.
If they sell Raphinha it would be to use money elsewhere and still get someone else in.
Fati and Torres be on the line before him at this rate. Particualrly if the four man midfield becomes a longer term plan.
All three probably be on chopping block as it stands and club waiting to see what offers they get.
Somewhere like where?
Kounde is fine at RB. Only way you should sell Raphinha is to sign 70-80m left winger if we have an eye on somebody.
But then if you sell him and sign another dud like Ferret, we're fucked.
Personally, I feel safer we have Raphinha now Dembele is injured. Much better than Fati or Ferran Torres.
Money for LW/CF back up and in midfield.. particualrly if 4 man midfield becomes the plan.
Still need another RB for depth also.
He has best chance of staying of those three but if offer comes in they will look at it independently and not a choosing Fati/Torres over him.
Could easily sell two of the three.
If you sell Raphinha, and sign nobody in attack of similar quality, then the options in attack become light.
Golazo.WC goal vs Athletic in the semifinal.