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Newcastle 'make a verbal offer for Barcelona's £60m-rated Raphinha - with cash-strapped Spanish giants willing to offload Arsenal target after just one season at the Nou Camp'

Newcastle United have reportedly made a verbal offer for Barcelona star Raphinha ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Brazilian arrived at the Camp Nou last summer as Barcelona beat both Chelsea and Arsenal his signing from Leeds United.

However, it appears he could be on his way out after just a season in Spain as transfer insider Gerard Romero claims Newcaslte have made a 'verbal proposal' for the 26-year-old.

Barcelona are said to be 'grappling with Financial Fair Play issues' and could be forced to sell several of their stars this summer.