Chris Coleman has told Monday Night Football, which was broadcast on Sky Sports, that Leeds United’s players will be discussing Raphinha leaving Elland Road already.
Raphinha has shone since his move to Leeds and seems to be getting better by the game at the moment.
The Brazilian stood out last night, as Leeds beat Crystal Palace 2-0.
Raphinha had numerous moments on magic, including one piece of skill which went viral on social media, after he left Gary Cahill standing.
And Coleman thinks that Leeds’ players will now be talking about Raphinha getting a move away in training.
“On current form of course [bigger clubs will be interested],” he said.
“But we’re not saying anything that the Leeds fans don’t know, or Marcelo Bielsa doesn’t know.
“The Leeds players will be talking about that. If you have a standout player like that who keeps producing performances of that level, it’s obvious you’re going to get attention from the big boys.”
Raphinha’s powerful shot helped set up Patrick Bamford’s second goal for Leeds, which sealed the three points.
If Leeds do now sell him in the summer it will be a major disappointment, but the club will stand to make major profit.
Leeds paid just £17 million (Independent) to bring Raphinha in last summer, and his value has already surely at least doubled now.
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