Raphinha linked with record-shattering Man Utd transfer

Manchester United have been linked with an ambitious move to convince Raphinha to move back to the Premier League in what would be a record-obliterating transfer, though we can explain why the rumours must be ignored and having looked into why it would take something beyond the normal to prise the player away from the Spanish giants.

The Red Devils have spent big money over the years to try in a bid to recapture the glory days of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. And while they have managed to win two FA Cups, two League Cups and the Europa League in that time, Manchester United remain a long way adrift of that glittering period under the Scot.

The latest regime at Old Trafford, with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim at the helm, feels further away from glory than ever before. A 15th-placed finish last season, coupled with an indifferent start to this campaign, has not exactly filled their faithful with confidence.

And that’s despite another £200m-plus spent on an entirely new-look forward line this summer.