Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Barca make fresh bid for Robert Lewandowski, Blaugrana's salary offer to Ousmane Dembele revealed and more - 29 June 2022

Barcelona are exploring various options in the transfer window but are being held back because of their financial problems.

Barcelona finished second in the 2021-22 La Liga season, 13 points behind winners Real Madrid. It was a largely forgettable campaign for the Catalans. The board is now focused and actively working behind the scenes to deliver a successful summer transfer window.

Without further ado, let's take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 29 June 2022.

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Chelsea close to signing Barcelona target Raphinha

Leeds United v Arsenal - Premier League

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have reached a complete agreement with Leeds United for Raphinha. They made a last minute entry on the scene and hijacked Arsenal's move for the Brazilian winger.

As per the report, Leeds United have accepted a £60-65 million (add-ons included) offer for Raphinha. The Blues are now looking to reach an agreement on personal terms with the player.

Barcelona were earlier linked with a move for Raphinha. However, Leeds United's £60 million valuation had become a major stumbling block for them.

Barcelona's salary offer for Ousmane Dembele revealed

FC Barcelona v A-League All Stars

According to Get French Football News, Barcelona have offered Ousmane Dembele a three-year contract worth €6 million per annum. That is considerably lower than the €11 million he has been pocketing over the last five years.

Dembele is currently on course to become a free agent at the end of this month. Initial talks over a new deal collapsed in January but Dembele's performance in the second half of the season forced Barcelona to reconsider their stance.

Chelsea were heavily linked with a move for Dembele. But the Blues have now turned their focus to Raphinha and Raheem Sterling. As such, the French winger will now have to make a decision quickly with signing an extension at Barcelona being one of his more viable options at the moment.

Barcelona make fresh bid for Robert Lewandowski

VfL Wolfsburg v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski has made no secret of his desire to leave Bayern Munich this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Catalans have made a €40 million + add-ons offer for the Poland international.

Lewandowski has reportedly already told Bayern Munich of his intention to wait for Barcelona. Joan Laporta shares a good working relationship with the 33-year-old striker's agent.

The Bundesliga giants have so far remained adamant throughout the summer and continue to insist that Lewandowski is not for sale.