View: Raphinha must deliver as big money Leeds United transfer hinges on it
Leeds United winger Raphinha looks set on leaving the club in the summer with Barcelona keen to wrap up a deal for him.
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will keep a close eye on the final day of the Premier League, as they want to check whether Leeds manage to prevent the drop or not.
Raphinha wants to leave the club, and his first choice is Barcelona. However, he wants to do it in the right way, and prevent the club from getting relegated.
At the same time, if the Whites manage to avoid the drop, Barcelona will find it hard to secure his signature, as the Yorkshire club will demand a high transfer fee for him.
Put it simply, if Leeds survive, Barcelona will struggle to sign him. There could be a big transfer twist.
This is a huge game for Leeds, and Jesse Marsch needs his best players to step up and deliver.
The Whites need a win on the final day to give themselves every chance of staying up.
If Burnley lose against Newcastle United, Leeds could stay up.
This scenario could open up a lot of possibilities in the transfer market, and Raphinha’s future could take a different turn. He might as well stay put at Elland Road if there’s no big offer on the table or Barcelona back out.
If they get relegated, Leeds will have to sell Raphinha at a reasonable price. Although there’s no relegation clause, it’s been verbally agreed, so the club will probably allow him to go.
Raphinha has scored 10 goals and provided three assists in the league this season, and Leeds will rely on him to deliver once again.
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