Newcastle are launching a bid for Barcelona attacker Raphinha.
The Brazil international is in his first season with Barca, having joined in the summer from Leeds.
While he has won praise from coach Xavi, there's an expectation Raphinha will be sold to ease the Catalans' Financial Fair Play concerns.
And Gerard Romano, of Jijantes, is reporting a verbal offer from Newcastle has been tabled.
Romero states Newcastle have told Barca they're willing to pay 80m for Raphinha should the player be convinced about a return to England this summer.
