Leeds United winger Raphinha has suggested that he could leave, with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool interested in him, as quoted in 90min.
The Mirror have reported that Leeds are keen on signing winger Raphinha from Premier League rivals Leeds in the summer transfer window.
90min have claimed that Barcelona are eyeing the Brazil international as a potential replacement for Ousmane Dembele, who is out of contract at the La Liga club this summer.
Well-known and well-respected journalist Fabrizio Romano said on The Here We Go Podcast in March that Arsenal have asked “for information for Raphinha” and “like” the 25-year-old.
The £63,000-a-week (SalarySport) winger has said that his future is out of his hands, but he has suggested that he could leave, saying that wherever he goes, he needs to be able to play regularly to keep his place in the Brazil squad for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Arsenal and Liverpool-linked Raphinha on his future
90min quote Raphinha as saying on his future: “I have a contract with Leeds until 2024, my future is in the hands of Deco and Leeds.
“I have my mind set on the national team, on the game and also on my vacations. I have a contract with Leeds and this issue is resolved by my agent, when there is something, he will tell me.”
The winger added: “Knowing that there are less than six months left for the World Cup, you have to be active in the clubs.
“That weighs on the decision, but I am confident in my potential. Whether it is to stay or go, I am going to give my best, find my space and try to be good for the World Cup .”
Impressive
In our view, Leeds United winger Raphinha would be a good signing for Arsenal or Liverpool in the summer tanner window.
The Brazilian scores goals, provides assists and works hard for the team.
The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and gave three assists in the Premier League this past season.
Raphinha scored six goals and gave nine assists in the league in 2020-21.
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