El Nacional newspaper revealed that the Barcelona administration offered its counterpart in Manchester United a swap deal that did not seem logical in any way, during the current summer Mercato.
Barcelona is looking for support in its midfield, and it seems that it has found what it needs in promising United star Kobe Maino, based on the opinion of new coach Hansi Flick.
The German is seeking to build his midfield around the 19-year-old, especially in light of the possible exit of Frenkie de Jong and the lack of other attractive solutions for the Catalan club.
Due to the major economic crisis in Barcelona, Barcelona’s basic idea to include Maino would be in a swap deal system, but what is strange is the name offered in exchange for the English international.
Barcelona offered United the services of right winger Rafinha, along with £8 million just to agree to Maino’s departure.
Logically, the offer will not be accepted by United management, as Maino is the nucleus of the new project at Old Trafford led by new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and the player is considered a valuable and untouchable asset.
In addition, Rafinha has suffered a significant decline in his level since joining Barcelona two years ago, and he does not seem to be the ideal choice for the Red Devils to support the attack and not just to be part of the Maino departure deal.
