Barcelona’s latest bid knocked back by Leeds

A recent perception into the way forward for in-demand Leeds United star Raphinha has been offered late on Thursday night.

The identify of wide-man Raphinha has, after all, taken its place entrance and centre within the English media headlines for a number of weeks now.

This comes with the Brazilian worldwide attracting the curiosity of not solely the heavyweights of the Premier League, however European soccer as a complete.

Initially, it was Spanish powerhouse Barcelona who have been considered because the odds-on favourites to strike a deal for the gifted attacker, with boss Xavi Hernandez determined for reinforcements on the precise flank forward of the brand new marketing campaign.

Since, although, each Arsenal and, most not too long ago, Chelsea, have positioned themselves on the entrance of the queue within the race for Raphinha’s signature.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 25: Raphinha applauds followers after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leeds United at Selhurst Park on April 25, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Photograph by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Photos)

So, the place does the scenario stand at current?

Properly, as alluded to above, an perception into as a lot has been offered on Thursday night.

The data comes courtesy of switch professional Fabrizio Romano, who has reiterated the truth that it’s Chelsea, as issues stand, who stay frontrunners to land Raphinha.

Barcelona, during the last 24 hours, are understood to have returned to the desk with a recent proposal for Leeds’ explosive winger.

The supply in query, nevertheless, got here up properly in need of the calls for of these able of energy at Elland Highway, who have been fast to make it clear that they’d ‘no intention’ of accepting.

This comes with Leeds wanting to respect a switch settlement already struck with their counterparts at Stamford Bridge.

The hold-up, nevertheless, comes owing to Raphinha himself persevering with to carry out for a transfer to Spain with Barca, who’re anticipated to mount a concerted push for a key summer season goal ‘till the top’.

Barcelona proposal for Raphinha is official and written, already despatched – Leeds haven’t any intention to just accept that bid, as issues stand. ??? #Raphinha

Leeds need to respect the settlement with Chelsea – nonetheless ready for participant and Deco to just accept. #CFC

Barça, attempting till the top. pic.twitter.com/iu8re179qN

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2022

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