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Barcelona star Raphinha has declared he 'doesn't care' who comes into the club this summer - because he intends to work harder than them in order to maintain his place in the
team. Raphinha's message comes at a time when Marcus Rashford, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, is being tipped to complete a move to the Camp Nou with
no future at parent club Manchester United under current manager Ruben Amorim. Rashford wishes to play in the Champions League and has reportedly taken steps to secure a move to the Catalan
giants by enlisting the help of super agent Pini Zahavi in order to strengthen his chances. The England international scored four goals and assisted six more in his stint with Villa, as they
fell agonisingly short of qualifying for the Champions League for the second season in succession. He missed the end of the campaign through injury, which has also ruled him out of
England's international fixtures in June. Raphinha, the former Leeds attacker, has excelled since moving to Barca and enjoyed a particularly successful campaign this season; the club
won the domestic double and the Brazilian international scored 34 goals and produced 25 assists in 57 appearances. Should Rashford, or Liverpool star Luis Diaz, pitch up at the Blaugrana
this summer transfer window, then Raphinha is ready for fight for his place and has warned as much publicly. "I don’t care about anything," Raphinha told Mundo Deportivo.
"Given the importance I've had this season, I'm not going to say I'm an undisputed player, but whoever comes in will have to work harder than me. "For me, the
important thing is that whoever comes in works well and helps the team. The most important thing is to have as many high-quality, committed players as possible, and then it's normal for
each one to find their own space." WOULD YOU HAVE TAKEN RASHFORD BACK AT VILLA? HAVE YOUR SAY HERE _Everyday, the BirminghamLive football desk strive to deliver all manner of news,
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access the podcast on Spotify here and via Apple here. _ THE BRILLIANT ASTON VILLA MERCHANDISE THAT EVERY FAN WILL WANT TO OWN Aston Villa fans can celebrate the end of the season and their
love of all things claret and blue in style by getting their hands on some limited edition merchandise. We've taken a look at a few products in the Villa store for those wishing to add
a bit of class to their bedroom, homes or maybe a home bar? These products are available for a limited time and have that wow factor that would be the envy of any supporter. The first
product we spotted is the wonderful Aston Villa 'dream scene' painting. It depicts the greats of Villa past and present with the likes of Unai Emery sharing a conversation with Ron
Saunders, and Peter Withe sharing a joke with Gareth Barry. The brilliant dressing room scene is available on a 130 x 43cm canvas and comes with a souvenir booklet. There were only 150 of
these made to commemorate Villa's 150 year anniversary. YOU CAN BUY IT HERE If you want a cheaper alternative, you could try the 90 x 60cm lithos print of the same scene, again with the
booklet and a limited edition piece. YOU CAN BUY THAT HERE If you fancy a bit of fun and owning your very own Villa Park, you can with this construction model replica of the stadium.
Complete with club branding, this is fun to assemble and will be the perfect addition to your household or workplace. YOU CAN BUY IT HERE Maybe you'd like to construct a replica of the
Villa players and staff bus that they travel to away games in? You can now purchase that from the club shop, BY CLICKING HERE ASTON VILLA ADIDAS 150TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRT 24-25 (£55) The
aforementioned blacked-out anniversary kit has proven to be hugely popular with fans, particularly those who have noticed the subtle nods to Villa's history in the details. Due to the
high demand, the club store currently only has kids sizes 7 - 9 years old in stock at a price of £55. This item has an 'almost gone' tag on the site. Buy here. ASTON VILLA ADIDAS
150TH ANNIVERSARY TRACK TOP - CLARET (£70) This long sleeve track top has also proven to be a popular pick amongst fans. The club store describes the jacket by saying: "Before football
players take the pitch for warmups, they answer questions from the media wearing an adidas jacket like this one." Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY HOODIE - NAVY (£45)
Featuring a retro club badge, this hoodie is still available in all Mens' sizes on the club store, which describes the item by saying "Relax in style and comfort. Featuring the
iconic club crest, this is an essential item for fans of all ages." This item is also available in claret for both men and women, though only in sizes XL and S for women limited stock
left. Buy navy here and claret here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS IN PICTURES BOOK (£25) The first of two books available to purchase in Villa's 150th season. The describes the picture book as
a way to "Celebrate the storied history of Aston Villa and their illustrious history spanning a century and a half with this premium-quality photo book." Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150
YEARS BOOK VOLUME TWO (£40) The long-awaited second volume moves Aston Villa's remarkable story forward – with the ups and downs between 1950 and 2024 given the same care and attention
as the first volume. Buy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY POLO SHIRT - WHITE (£30) "Represent your club wherever you go. Suitable for matchday and casual wear, the polo is
perfect for fans of all ages." This item is available in all sizes but XS on the club store and is also available for kids in claret at a higher price of £35. Buy the mens' polo
here and the kids' claret polo here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT - CLARET AND NAVY (£25) "Suitable for wearing on matchdays and beyond, this is a must-have for
supporters of all ages. Perfect for walks with the dog, or when relaxing on holiday, the t-shirt allows you to proudly sport your pride and passion." Buy mens' claret here,
womens' claret here and navy here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SCARF - CLARET (£15) "Take the love for your team with you. The scarf tops off your winter look, and is an
essential item for supporters." Buy the scarf here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS BADGE & KEYRING SET - BOXED (£15) Display the love for your team. Perfect for your hat or scarf, this is a
must-have for fans of all ages. Buy the set here. ASTON VILLA 150 YEARS MUG - 11OZ (£8) "Start your day off right with a drink from this. Whether it's tea, coffee or hot chocolate
this mug is perfect for fans to enjoy an exquisite beverage." Buy the mug here.