Aston Villa are launching a bid for Barcelona winger Raphinha.
Sport says Villa plan to sell Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad and use the money raised to move for Raphinha.
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Villa expect to sell Diaby for a mooted €60m.
In turn, Barca are seeking €70m to sell Brazil international Raphinha.
The 27-year-old has a contract with the Spanish giants that runs until the summer of 2027.
After Raphinha's sale, Barca will push to meet the €58m buyout clause in the Athletic Bilbao deal of Nico Williams.