Three London clubs chase Leeds United winger Raphinha amid fresh concern
Leeds United winger Raphinha is being chased by three London clubs amid concerns Barcelona won’t be able to fund the move, according to The Atheltic.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are heavily interested while Chelsea are also keen on the 25-year-old, although they are working on a deal for Ousmane Dembele on a free transfer at the same time.
The Whites are open to selling Raphinha and the club no longer expect him to sign a new contract at Elland Road.
Pay the money
It has been widely reported that Raphinha wants to join the Catalan club in the summer.
For a player of his calibre, he deserves to be at a top club, and a move to Barcelona would have been ideal for his development.
At the same time, there is also the business side of any transfer, and Leeds cannot sell him on the cheap.
The club have set an asking price, and any potential suitor must meet their requirements.
Will Raphinha be interested in joining clubs like Spurs or Arsenal? Only time will tell.
If Chelsea come up with an offer, it could be interesting. Raphinha will feel that he has more chance of winning trophies with the Blues than the other London clubs.
This saga is likely to drag on for more weeks. Leeds are in absolute control of the situation, and they have got nothing to panic about.
If he stays, fine. If he leaves, the club will look to reinvest quickly.
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