Arsenal’s Raphinha opening bid rejected, a second bid prepared
Arsenal’s Raphinha opening bid has been rejected by Leeds with a second offer reportedly being prepared.
Arsenal’s opening bid for Raphinha has been rejected as it falls below Leeds’ valuation of Brazil forward.
Arsenal are keen on Brazil forward Raphinha who has two years left on his contract and is not expected to sign a new deal at Elland Road
Leeds are under no pressure to sell Raphinha, 25, as he has two years left on his contract.
Barcelona are also understood to want to sign Raphinha, whose agent is the former Barca player Deco.
The Brazil international joined Leeds from Ligue 1 side Rennes on a four-year deal in October 2020, contributing six goals and eight assists in 29 Premier League games in his debut campaign, while last season the player managed 11 goals and three assists in his 35 league matches.
Arsenal are expected to go back in with an improved offer but reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are now ready to submit an offer of £50m plus £10m add-ons.
Meanwhile, Arsenal remains in talks over the signing of Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus.
City’s asking price for the Brazil international is thought to be £50m.
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