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He’s on €240 k p/w and is really not particularly good 1v1. Seen him numerous times for Barca as i watch them fairly regularly and he often looses the ball trying to take too many players on. What you end up with is great highlight reels but if you actually watch him he will look more like Antony at times, trying too many tricks and running down blind allies. It really can be infuriating. At his best he’s more of a pass and move winger who uses his excellent pace to get in behind rather then someone who skins his FB to create passing or shooting opportunities. In general his decision making is often very questionable and he has constancy issues. His G/A numbers are solid for last season, but he would not fill our current gap of a tricky winger who excels 1 v 1. Plus Barca are looking for around 60-70 mil for him supposedly so even if you swapped Gio they would want a good chunk of money on top. For the money involved Raphinha feels very much like a Man Utd kind of transfer to me. If we didn't have Johnson I could see the point as he is a solid player and probably slightly underrated at Barca, his speed and defensive work rate is very good and certainly something Ange would like. He will never be an elite talent tho and even without Johnson he wouldn't be worth 60 mil and 240k pw in wages.Lo Celso and Raphinha swap deal?
Think that would suit all parties.
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