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Aston Villa cool interest in Raphinha

Raphinha has been linked with a move away from Barcelona this summer, and Aston Villa have reportedly been keen on securing his signature.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Aston Villa have decided to abandon their pursuit of Barcelona winger Raphinha. The update has also added that the Villans will not launch the offensive to sign Joao Felix.

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Raphinha has been linked with the return to the Premier League all summer. The Barcelona winger is valued at around €60-70 million, and he could have been a quality acquisition for the West Midlands club.

Aston Villa need to replace Moussa Diaby this summer, and Raphinha had emerged as a target. However, it seems that they have made a decision on their pursuit of the Barcelona star. Aston Villa need to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit.

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Signing a quality winger could prove to be a wise decision. The Barcelona attacker would have added goals, creativity and flair from the wide areas. He has proven himself in the Premier League with Leeds United in the past, and there is no doubt that he is good enough for Aston Villa as well.

Aston VIlla have secured qualification for UEFA Champions League, and they need quality players in order to do well next season. They will be up against top teams in the European competitions, and the West Midlands club must look to plug the gaps in their squad before the summer transfer window closes.

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Meanwhile, it will be interesting to see where Raphinha ends up. Barcelona are in a precarious financial situation, and it will not be a surprise if they decide to sell the South American winger before the window closes.

The opportunity to return to England could be exciting for the winger as well. Although he has done well at Barcelona, he played his best football in the Premier League with Leeds United. He would have been a very useful addition for Unai Emery’s side. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa can bring in the right additions before the window closes.