Barcelona still see Raphinha as a vital part of the project being built under Hansi Flick, and the message coming from the club's leadership is that the player is not on the market.
Qualifying for the Champions League is crucial both from a financial standpoint, with budgetary requirements, and from an attractiveness standpoint, as it's a key tool in convincing foreign players to come and play in Italy.
Milan's second half of the season has been a tough one, with just 25 points collected so far in 16 games. The most recent blow they received in Reggio Emilia against Sassuolo was particularly painful and prompted a disappointed reaction from the management.
