Newcastle United hold talks with Leeds United for Raphinha amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest

Newcastle United have turn out to be the newest membership to carry talks with Leeds United over a possible transfer for Raphinha, because the race for his signature continues to warmth up this summer time.

The Brazilian winger has simply two years left on his present deal at Elland Street, and is garnering curiosity from Premier League golf equipment and overseas.

Leeds United have been fairly clear with all golf equipment all for Raphinha: he can depart however they need at the least £65m payment. ?? #LUFC

Arsenal after first bid rejected, Spurs after new direct talks, Chelsea after contact by way of Boehly… and Barça through Deco, bought the identical message. pic.twitter.com/DXKcNY0Rq5

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2022

Whereas his choice could be a transfer to Barcelona, it’s unlikely that the Catalan facet can stump up the reported £65m payment that Leeds are demanding for his or her talisman.

This has left Arsenal in pole place for his signature at current, however Newcastle are debating whether or not to enter into the race for the Brazilian and, in response to the Northern Echo, have held talks with Leeds United a couple of potential transfer.

This comes amid Bayer Leverkusen rejecting their advances for Frenchman Moussa Diaby, who was considered their first goal within the broad areas. In consequence, they’ve switched their consideration to Raphinha.

Moussa Diaby is predicted to remain at Leverkusen this summer time regardless of curiosity from Newcastle. (Photograph by Lars Baron/Getty Pictures)

Nevertheless, it’s reported that Eddie Howe and co are ‘ready to see how issues develop with the Brazilian earlier than deciding whether or not to desk a proper provide for the winger’.

In fact, the Magpies are unlikely to have the ability to higher curiosity from sides round Europe that may provide European soccer, although they may maybe persuade each Leeds and Raphinha on the monetary facet.

Ekitike deal off

In the meantime, Newcastle have been dealt one other blow as their hunt for a striker is ready to renew following a deal for Hugo Ekitike falling by way of on the final second.

Some #NUFC information. Botman announcement imminent following arrival in Newcastle. Ekitike deal is now off. Newcastle annoyed by agent calls for. PSG curiosity in French ahead is real. Newcastle Broja together with West Ham. Tuchel needs to evaluate him first in pre-season.

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 27, 2022

It’s thought that each Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich have each expressed curiosity within the teenager, making a deal close to on unattainable to finish.

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Premier League desk

#	Crew	MP	D	P
1	AFC Bournemouth	0	0	0
2	Arsenal FC	0	0	0
3	Aston Villa	0	0	0
4	Brentford FC	0	0	0
5	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	0	0
6	Chelsea FC	0	0	0
7	Crystal Palace	0	0	0
8	Everton FC	0	0	0
9	Fulham FC	0	0	0
10	Leeds United	0	0	0
11	Leicester Metropolis	0	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0	0
13	Manchester Metropolis	0	0	0
14	Manchester United	0	0	0
15	Newcastle United	0	0	0
16	Nottingham Forest	0	0	0
17	Southampton FC	0	0	0
18	Tottenham Hotspur	0	0	0
19	West Ham United	0	0	0
20	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	0	0

Participant	Crew	Objectives
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	23
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	23
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	18
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	17
Mane, Sadio	Liverpool FC	16
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	15
Jota, Diogo	Liverpool FC	15
Vardy, Jamie	Leicester Metropolis	15
Zaha, Wilfried	Crystal Palace	14
Sterling, Raheem	Manchester Metropolis	13
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	12
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	12
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	12
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	11
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	11
Mahrez, Riyad	Manchester Metropolis	11
Richarlison	Everton FC	11
Pukki, Teemu	Norwich Metropolis	11
Raphinha	Leeds United	11
Watkins, Ollie	Aston Villa	11

Participant	Crew	Pink Playing cards	Yellow Playing cards
Mings, Tyrone	Aston Villa	0	11
Xhaka, Granit	Arsenal FC	1	10
Tarkowski, James	Burnley FC	0	11
Firpo, Junior	Leeds United	0	11
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	0	10
Gallagher, Conor	Crystal Palace	0	10
Brownhill, Josh	Burnley FC	0	10
Bednarek, Jan	Southampton FC	0	10
Bissouma, Yves	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	10
Moreno, Rodrigo	Leeds United	0	9
Neves, Ruben	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	9
Romeu, Oriol	Southampton FC	0	9
Rudiger, Antonio	Chelsea FC	0	9
Mctominay, Scott	Manchester United	0	9
Salisu, Mohammed	Southampton FC	0	8
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	0	8
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	0	8
Dennis, Emmanuel	Watford FC	0	7
Richarlison	Everton FC	0	8
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	1	7

Participant	Crew	Assists
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	13
Alexander-Arnold, Trent	Liverpool FC	12
Barnes, Harvey	Leicester Metropolis	11
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	10
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	10
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	10
Robertson, Andy	Liverpool FC	10
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	9
James, Reece	Chelsea FC	9
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	9
Cancelo, Joao	Manchester Metropolis	9
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	8
Jesus, Gabriel	Manchester Metropolis	8
Kulusevski, Dejan	Tottenham Hotspur	8
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	7
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	7
Antonio, Michail	West Ham United	7
Lacazette, Alexandre	Arsenal FC	7
Mbeumo, Bryan	Brentford FC	7
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	6