Arsenal and Chelsea have reportedly both made bids for Leeds United winger Raphinha in the 'last few hours' as the race to sign the Brazilian intensifies.
According to Marca, Leeds are considering bids from both London sides but the Brazilian is still waiting for an offer from Barcelona. Jesse Marsch's side are demanding £65 million for Raphinha (per Daily Mail).
The 25-year-old is highly sought after following an impressive last season at Elland Road where he managed 11 goals and three assists in 36 appearances. He was a rare shining light in a tough campaign for Leeds, who survived relegation on the final day.
The Athletic reported that Arsenal had a £40 million bid rejected earlier this week. However, it appears they have now improved their bid and Chelsea have put in their bid as well.
Barcelona are Raphinha's preference and the Brazilian is prepared to wait and see if Xavi Hernandez's side comes into the equation. However, given the financial situation at the Nou Camp, the likelihood of the La Liga giants contending against Arsenal and the Blues financially is unlikely.
Raphinha's reputation as one of Europe's top wingers is growing with each passing season. His exploits with Leeds also earned him a call up for Brazil in 2021. He has earned nine international caps so far, scoring three goals since making his debut in October 2021.
Tottenham Hotspur, alongside Chelsea, Arsenal, and Barcelona, have shown an interest in the Brazilian as well. However, he is not thought to be a first-choice option for Antonio Conte (per the aforementioned Athletic report).
Raphinha has two years left on his current deal with Leeds but it seems highly likely he will be on the move this summer.
Leeds United star Raphinha on his future as Arsenal and Chelsea look to sign him
Leeds United winger Raphinha has spoken in the past about speculation regarding his future at Elland Road.
He said (via Mirror):
"I have a contract with Leeds until 2024, my future is in the hands of Deco and Leeds, I have my mind on the national team, on the game and also on my vacation, we need a vacation. I have a contract with Leeds and this issue is resolved by my manager, when something is right, he sends [it to] me."
Raphinha's agent is Deco, the former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder. According to SPORT, he will look to find a solution between Barcelona and Leeds for the winger.
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harryozor
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Do you understand that the reason why Raphinha is giving preference to Bercelona is because he had already accept personal term with the club in February for a fee of around 36 million, that deal can't go through because Leeds United didn't later relegate of which everyone was kept in suspense till the final fixture, he is only waiting if Bercelona will come with an improved offer so he don't become a betrayer, this is as good as a lady accepting proposal and went on marrying another man. Try to understand, if Bercelona officially pull out then he will make his choice on his new destination but be certain he's leaving Elland Road this season for sure
nice breakdown
sakaerstuz
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who told you
Barsenal24
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If he doesn’t come to Arsenal or Barca he will never make it
HumbleEmeritus
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11 goals for a winger shows how good he is in a team that battled relegation for almost half of the season. 3 assists shows how poor their strikers were. If the strikers were converting the chances, he would have more assists.
You're right!
Juebkprtz
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This player is overrated
danoni31
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11 Goals and 3 Assists in 36 Appearance, Leeds United are demanding for £65m, 😂 imagine if he ever won golden boot then it will be around £250m. Its Alright!
11 goals for a winger shows how good he is in a team that battled relegation for almost half of the season. 3 assists shows how poor their strikers were. If the strikers were converting the chances, he would have more assists.
danoni31
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Do you understand that the reason why Raphinha is giving preference to Bercelona is because he had already accept personal term with the club in February for a fee of around 36 million, that deal can't go through because Leeds United didn't later relegate of which everyone was kept in suspense till the final fixture, he is only waiting if Bercelona will come with an improved offer so he don't become a betrayer, this is as good as a lady accepting proposal and went on marrying another man. Try to understand, if Bercelona officially pull out then he will make his choice on his new destination but be certain he's leaving Elland Road this season for sure
nice submission 👍🏻
Zonadelorz
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arsenal need to forget about this player bcos his mind is not with them, let Barcelona get him or he will spend time showing himself
Akorede41
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this what normally affect players, when a player's mind is set on one club and another one went ahead to sign him,.. I think the player will not offer his full focus to the team because he never like the team from the beginning except a player who doesn't have any team in mind before signing for any team
Do you understand that the reason why Raphinha is giving preference to Bercelona is because he had already accept personal term with the club in February for a fee of around 36 million, that deal can't go through because Leeds United didn't later relegate of which everyone was kept in suspense till the final fixture, he is only waiting if Bercelona will come with an improved offer so he don't become a betrayer, this is as good as a lady accepting proposal and went on marrying another man. Try to understand, if Bercelona officially pull out then he will make his choice on his new destination but be certain he's leaving Elland Road this season for sure
Echee27
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this what normally affect players, when a player's mind is set on one club and another one went ahead to sign him,.. I think the player will not offer his full focus to the team because he never like the team from the beginning except a player who doesn't have any team in mind before signing for any team
chenak
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11 Goals and 3 Assists in 36 Appearance, Leeds United are demanding for £65m, 😂 imagine if he ever won golden boot then it will be around £250m. Its Alright!
why u cant understand when a club leaves his one of the best or main player tgett may charge double or triple the value no matter in what form the player is
OdesinaKarim
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Arsenal are very active in the market hope all goes well in what they think that can help the club back to the top again [5percent][50percent]
looacdmpyz
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All we need is to build a better defense
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Repay and Auba are not reliable against strong oppositions.
Hohanstz
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If Leeds adamant for 65m pound then arsenal should go for Cody Gakpo or Danjumma.......
Mindkmnory
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instead of arsenal signing him for £65 they should go for Serge nabry
Cesbou
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Just let him go to barcelona. He can get pay cuts there.
kudaekpsuy
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we don't need him let him go to Chelsea
Danielkingzz
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11 Goals and 3 Assists in 36 Appearance, Leeds United are demanding for £65m, 😂 imagine if he ever won golden boot then it will be around £250m. Its Alright!
No he not get good team n leed to score goals he good in brazil
fozmrstuz
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, Cheese should concentrate ii signing players rather than making empty bids
Herve2
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so how much chelsea bid ???
HumbleEmeritus
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11 Goals and 3 Assists in 36 Appearance, Leeds United are demanding for £65m, 😂 imagine if he ever won golden boot then it will be around £250m. Its Alright!
pimabenotu
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Barcelona is always in contact with the player's agent but not with his club. Do they want the agent to pay for the transfer fee for them?🤷
AzuhDante
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All we need is to build a better defense
Leeabenosu
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Vewdlmoruz
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Well done gunners . seal Raphinha deal ASAP PSE
mapcelmstz
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contact Arsenal
omojevwe1
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Chelsea trying to sign a player😂
Dukeimnpty
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Arsenal are too delayed transfer
Meobcilr
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AbuAlbarka
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Humancal44
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this nonsense nonsense from coach
What nonsense?
meudeimoru
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Deco won't betray us he will bring him to Chelsea
wialerluka
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Chelsea FC to every market players
Zesabclstu
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no bid for Raphinha for Chelsea but Arsenal have a bid for Raphinha
wepacknz
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this nonsense nonsense from coach
Gunners4ever❤
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first to comment, yea
This isn't Youtube bro😂
Mukceikoy
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Fake
Fisayomi123
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first to comment, yea