Raphinha is much in demand this summer and Arsenal and Tottenham have joined Barcelona in the race to sign the Leeds star.
But the Brazil winger is in no rush to join either of the north London clubs just yet because he is holding out for a move to Barcelona. Raphinha has set his heart on a switch to the Nou Camp and his agent Deco has even agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants.
However the transfer ran into problems when Leeds survived on the final day, which meant his escape clause in the event of relegation did not apply. Barcelona were banking on Leeds being relegated to enable them to pick Raphinha up on the cheap and they have a restricted transfer budget because of the financial problems at the club.
Leeds want around £60million for Raphinha and this is proving beyond what Barca can pay. This has opened the door for the South American’s other suitors and both Arsenal and Tottenham have the cash to enter into serious negotiations with Leeds.
Spurs can even offer Raphinha the Champions league football he wants if he leaves Leeds. But he is in no hurry to join either side because his first choice in an ideal world remains Barcelona.
Raphinha, 25, is prepared to wait for the right next club and he is attracting much interest because he scored 17 Premier League goals and made 12 assists in his last two seasons with Leeds. He knows his appeal could rise further if he has a good World Cup with Brazil this winter.
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