Newcastle handed huge Raphinha boost with Barcelona growing frustrated over struggling winger after failing to impress under Xavi

Barcelona are considering listening to offers for the underperforming Raphinha, giving long-term pursuers Newcastle a chance to strike.

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• Underwhelmed for Barca after Ousmane Dembele departure
• Three goals, five assists this season
• Newcastle, Saudi Arabia interested in permanent deal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Raphinha was supposed to be a long term replacement for Dembele, but has faltered this season as one of a number of underperformers for Xavi's side. And the manager is reportedly losing patience with his right-winger, according to .

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Xavi's uncertainty leaves the door open for Newcastle. The Magpies were interested in Raphinha last summer, but a move never materialised. If Raphinha is available at the right price, Eddie Howe's side could strike.

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  WHAT RAPHINHA SAID

  The Brazilian winger has repeatedly denied reports that he could leave the club, most recently rubbishing claims ahead of the summer 2023 transfer window, telling : "This is a lie and whoever said that is a liar, uninformed and unprofessional."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The Balugrana still find themselves in deep financial trouble. Although President Joan Laporta's infamous "levers" have brought in some support, one of the deals has not yielded a promised payment, leaving the Blaugrana in need of new injections of cash once again.