Raphinha may fancy Leeds United exit for Manchester United to reunite with Bruno Fernandes
Raphinha may reportedly fancy a Leeds United exit this summer for Manchester United to reunite with Bruno Fernandes.
According to the Daily Express, the Brazilian shares an excellent bond with the Portuguese after their time spent together at Sporting Lisbon
Raphinha even told The Players Tribune that Bruno was an inspiration for him in the early days of his career.
It has been said that the Red Devils could now have an advantage over Barcelona to seal his services despite the latter appearing favourites over the last few weeks.
Surely not?
If the interest in Kalvin Phillips wasn’t enough, now Manchester United are eyeing a move for Raphinha as well.
Unlike Phillips, the Brazilian is oblivious to the hate between the two clubs.
That’s through no fault of his own as the Englishman is a Yorkshire lad and has grown up watching the intense games between them.
Raphinha probably did not watch too much of Leeds’ Premier League run and they can be seen as just another rich and formerly successful team in his eyes.
The fans certainly will not hate the Brazilian if he does end up at Old Trafford, but it is the last place that they would want him to go.
The next few weeks are key, especially with regards to Barcelona’s finances and if they’re unable to sign him, there’s a very good chance that the Red Devils try making an audacious swoop to lure him away from the club.
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