Spurs are still keeping eyes on Barcelona winger, but fears competition from Saudi Arabia;offer is likely shortly

According to Mundo Deportivo (via TEAMtalk), a Saudi Arabian club is ready to make a massive bid to Barcelona for Tottenham Hotspur target Raphinha.

The news confirms what has been reported by many sources in recent weeks, indicating that Raphinha is one of the players Barcelona has put on the shop window to offset their losses.
According to reports, ‘discussions’ about the winger’s probable move to Saudi Arabia have already taken place.

In fact, it is said that one unnamed Saudi Pro League club is willing to spend ‘at least €100m’ (£85m) on the 27-year-old.

Spurs and Newcastle are still looking into Raphinha.
According to the source, Barcelona would prefer to accept such an offer since it would improve their financial situation and give incoming manager Hansi Flick some wiggle room to pursue his ambitions.

However, it has been reported that Raphinha has no intention of transferring to the Middle East, despite Saudi clubs’ attempts to persuade him otherwise.

According to the publication, Tottenham and Newcastle are still keeping tabs on the Brazil international, but neither team is willing to match the proposals expected from Saudi Arabia.