Barcelona step up bid for Leeds United ace Raphinha, two deals planned
Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their interest in signing Leeds United attacker Raphinha this summer.
According to the Telegraph, the Catalan Giants are prepared to offer two different deals to the Whites based on their Premier League status.
They have also scheduled talks imminently over the Brazilian’s future rather than wait for Leeds to either get relegated or ensure safety.
Barcelona are now willing to top the release clause of £25million which kicks in if Leeds get relegated.
Pressure mounting
The European giants are doing everything they can to put pressure on Leeds and sign the Brazilian this summer.
Under Xavi, they’re planning to kick start a revolution and build a new squad suited to play his way.
Raphinha has been identified as a potential target and the La Liga side seem to be pushing hard to get it done.
His agent Deco is a former Barcelona player and surely must be in his ear about how a move to Camp Nou will benefit him.
Given the 25-year-old’s calibre, it’s hard to argue against him moving to Barcelona and strengthening them.
He would also get to play in the Champions League and would have more eyeballs on him in a World Cup year.
Raphinha himself appears to be keen on moving to Barcelona and at this point, it seems like only a miracle can keep him at the club beyond this summer.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites could look to sign a ‘Phenomenal’ attacking midfielder this summer as he’s already bid farewell to fans of his club.