Barcelona want to sign Leeds star Raphinha
Barcelona want to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha in the near future, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
The European giants have been linked with yet another Leeds United attacking hijack this year after their late move for Rodrigo in the summer.
It is suggested that the Brazilian has been added to the shortlist at the Nou Camp after a “magnificent” first Premier League season.
It has been reported that after training with Marcelo Bielsa for over a year, Barcelona have been impressed.
Raphinha is said to be in one of the best moments of his entire career at Elland Road, as he consistently shines in the Premier League.
Leeds turned down an approach for Rodrigo from the same club in the last window, as they looked for a last-gasp loan deal.
Given their financial turmoil at this moment, it appears unlikely that the Catalan club could stump up the cash needed for this deal.
No chance.
Raphinha has easily been the standout man at Elland Road over the past year alongside Patrick Bamford and Kalvin Phillips.
The Brazilian is simply irreplaceable and it would take a mega fee to even get Leeds thinking about selling their star asset.
Given he cost just below £20million, it would likely take more than triple that to see the Whites open the exit door.
A loan move with a later option to purchase is likely the route Barcelona may take, but that should be laughed away by Bielsa and Andrea Radrizzani.
It is worrying to see links like this, although it is no surprise but we are confident that Raphinha will be going nowhere in the near future.
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