Football website 90Min claim Leeds United and Brazil attacker Raphinha would still welcome a move to West Ham United this summer, despite interest from Arsenal and Tottenham this summer.
Arsenal made a bid for Raphinha this week, but Leeds have turned it down as it did not meet the Yorkshire club’s valuation of the player. 90Min say that Leeds want at least £55million for the ex-Rennes star.
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It comes after two stunning seasons for Leeds, in which he has had a hand in 28 goals during 64 Premier League games. That is, despite Leeds only surviving relegation by the skin of their teeth during the 2021-22 season.
Amid reports that Leeds have rejected a bid from Arsenal – who could return with a second offer – 90Min say West Ham could be Arsenal’s main rival. They also say Raphinha would be open to joining the Hammers.
Raphinha would welcome move to West Ham amid Arsenal offer
The ball remains in Leeds’ court. They have two years left on the four-year contract Raphinha signed in 2020. They are willing to sell the Brazilian, but only if clubs reach their £55million valuation this summer.
Arsenal did not meet that with their initial offer. Would West Ham really table a club-record fee to land the Brazilian? Time would tell, but the Hammers’ financial power is not that of Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea and others.
The Hammers also only have Conference League football on offer. Arsenal have the Europa League, while Spurs and Chelsea can give him Champions League game time. An intriguing saga that continues to twist and turn.
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