Barca have verbal agreement with Deco for Raphinha

Following Barca's final game of the season, their sporting director, Mateu Alemany, revealed that the board are working to make next season's squad as competitive as possible. Their list of transfer targets is a long one, despite the economic situation of the club.

One player that is well thought of amongst the Barca board is Raphinha. The Catalan club have been following him closely for a number of months and they are edging ever closer to an agreement with the player. According to 'Mundo Deportivo', sources from the club itself have revealed that further advancements have been made in Raphinha's case.

These sources report that Raphinha will be a Barcelona player next season, and he will come at a cost of 25 million euros. This is the same price tag he would have held if Leeds had been relegated to the Premier League. 

Moreover, it has been revealed that a verbal agreement with his agent, Deco, is in place. This is to safeguard the player's transfer cost from rising too far beyond the suggested 25 million currently. 

Raphinha will arrive at Barcelona to fill the gap left Ousmane Dembele's exit. This season, the Brazilian has appeared in 36 matches, scoring eleven goals and making three assists.