PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are ready to battle for former Leeds winger Raphinha.
But several Saudi Pro League teams are also in contention after Barcelona confirmed the Brazilian international will be available this summer.
Tottenham have been linked with Raphinha, while an unnamed English side made a £60m move for him in January.
Raphinha has struggled to maintain a regular role after swapping Elland Road for Barca two years ago in a deal worth up to £56m.
But the 27-year-old has still managed nine goals and 12 assists in 35 appearances this season – including three goals in the 6-4 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
He transferred to the Catalan club after just two seasons in Yorkshire, where he scored 17 goals and collected 12 assists in the Premier League.
There has been talk of him returning to Leeds if promoted – but spending restrictions are likely to prevent his former club from paying more than £50m.
Although they did see young Crysencio Summerville excel in this year’s championship as a winger – winning the competition’s Player of the Year award.
LaLiga giants Barcelona want every penny they can get to push ahead with their plans to sign 21-year-old Spanish winger Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao.
Williams has attracted interest from across Europe for his efforts this season.
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The star has scored seven goals and 16 assists in all competitions this season for Bilbao as a crucial cog in the history-making team.
Bilbao won the Copa del Rey for the first time since 1984 this year, with Williams racking up eight goals throughout the tournament to help them lift the trophy against RCD Mallorca.
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