Arsenal set to make improved Raphinha bid

Arsenal are anticipated to make an improved bid for Leeds United ahead Raphinha.

Arsenal’s opening bid for Raphinha was rejected because it fell under Leeds’ valuation of the Brazil worldwide.

Leeds are below no stress to promote Raphinha, 25, as he has two years left on his contract – though he isn’t anticipated to signal a brand new deal at Elland Street.

Barcelona are additionally understood to need to signal Raphinha, whose agent is the previous Barca participant Deco.

The Brazil worldwide joined Leeds from Ligue 1 aspect Rennes on a four-year deal in October 2020, contributing six objectives and eight assists in 29 Premier League video games in his debut marketing campaign, whereas final season the participant managed 11 objectives and three assists in his 35 league matches.