Laporta explained this on Friday at the Camp Nou box office, in a meeting with journalists that took place after a football match between representatives of different media. Beyond talking about revenue, he has also shelled out some of the investments: he plans to spend about “200 million” on signings, this summer. Money that, for example, must be used to sign Robert Lewandowski.
Barça offer 40 million for Lewandowski and 50 for Raphinha
According to the president, Barça’s offer for the Polish player is still firm and is 40 million. In fact, this is the figure that was “agreed” with the footballer’s agent, Pini Zahavi. The agreement between Barça and the player is complete and all that remains is for Bayern to agree to negotiate for the transfer of the footballer.
The other addition that Barça is working with is Raphinha, a Leeds winger, for whom Barça have put 50 million euros on the table. The player is well prepared to come to Barcelona, but the operation depends on the auction. And it is that Chelsea and Tottenham have offered 75 million for the footballer, as detailed by Laporta. In turn, Leeds already consider the player lost and simply wait to see the best offer to close the transfer.
Xavi insists on the continuity of Dembélé
Meanwhile, the renewal of Dembélé, a player whose contract ended on 30 June, is still pending. Dembouz’s future does not depend on Raphinha, but only on whether the footballer accepts the renewal offer. Xavi Hernández wants to stay and the footballer, according to the president, also wants to stay at the Camp Nou. Instead, his agent, Moussa Sissoko, opposes it and looks for a club that will pay him more money.
On the other hand, Bernardo Silva. Barça are very interested in the Manchester City winger, but his arrival will depend exclusively on the “outings” in the Barça dressing room this summer. On the other hand, the one who is completely ruled out is Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler.
