Pep Guardiola has allegedly asked Manchester City's hierarchy to sign Barcelona striker Raphinha in the summer transfer window.
The Citizens, who have won four consecutive Premier League titles, are enduring a difficult season this season. They are currently fifth in the English top flight, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool after 22 games.
As a result, Guardiola's side are believed to be in the process of revamping their squad. They have spent a combined fee of €130m to sign Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis this month.
Now, according to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Guardiola has conveyed to the Manchester City board his desire to have Raphinha in his squad next season.
The Citizens are ready to submit an offer of around €95m this summer, but Barcelona are not prepared to give up on their star.
Raphinha, who left Leeds United in a €60m move in 2022, has been in excellent form this season. The 28-year-old has registered 22 goals and 11 assists in 30 total appearances for his club this term. /Telegrafi/
