Aston Villa submitting ‘big offer’ for Barcelona star Raphinha on deadline day

Premier League club Aston Villa are planning a big offer’ for Brazilian winger Raphinha on deadline day with Barcelona seeking large offers for the player.

Speaking on the latest edition of the , senior correspondent Peter O Rourke revealed that the current financial predicament at Barcelona could open the door for a shock move for Raphinha to .

The 27-year-old has been linked all summer to the Midlands club after finishing in the top four last season, earning a Champions League place for the 2024/25 season.

Villa are looking for a like-for-like replacement for Moussa Diaby, who joined Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad earlier in the transfer window and Raphinha can play on the left or the right, giving Emery options.

Football Insider sources state that the…