"Manchester City have found a replacement for Riyad Mahrez

Barcelona striker Rafinha may move to Manchester City, the Daily Mirror reports.

Rafinha, Getty Images

According to the source, the Citizens are planning to sign Rafinha to replace Riyadh Marez, who will soon become a player of Al Ahly. The Saudi club will pay €30 million for the Algerian. The bosses of the English club understand that Barcelona is in a difficult financial situation, so the Catalans will readily agree to start negotiations on Rafinha's transfer.

Rafinha joined Barcelona last summer for £55m.