Leeds manager Jesse Marsh is due to address the media later on Wednesday morning in Australia and is likely to provide a further update. Raphinha did not travel with the rest of the squad on the tour Down Under. Chelsea were previously believed to be the frontrunners for the Brazil international, but Barcelona appear to have moved ahead of them with an 11th-hour bid. The initial fee is €58m (£49m) but could rise to more than €65 (£55m) with add-ons. It would be a good job for Leeds after his 17 Premier League goals in two seasons. It’s a move that suits him and Leeds knew it could happen this summer. The club has planned Rafinha’s departure. So far this summer Leeds have signed Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Darko Gyabi, Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca and Luis Sinisterra from Feyenoord for an undisclosed fee.

How Rafinha became one of the Premier League’s most sought-after players

Sky Sports football reporter Nick Wright: “Amazing strike against West Brom, lifted into the top corner from outside the box. First time rocket against Everton that blew the roof off Elland Road. Penalty won and converted under pressure which helped secure survival against Brentford. “Rafinia gave Leeds fans plenty of moments to relish. His 65 Premier League appearances brought a total of 17 goals, many of them spectacular, and many more. memory. “The 25-year-old was not widely known to the English public when he arrived from Rennes in 2020, but he certainly is now, his explosive performances for Leeds and then Brazil establishing him as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after players. “

Life after Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips: What is Leeds doing?

Sky Sports News senior reporter Tim Thornton looks at what’s next for Leeds with key players Rafinha and Calvin Phillips set to leave the club this summer… We expect Leeds to move quickly and bring new players to the club: another midfielder, a winger and a striker will play alongside Patrick Bamford as Jesse Marsh likes to play two up front. Leeds paid £16m for Rafinha and will look to do the same by buying players early and developing them. This is the strategy. They won’t spend £60m to £70m on a player. They have identified targets, know who they want and will move quickly to get them. If Leeds can get three more then they can claim it’s been a good window – despite missing out on two huge players.

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  Image: Raphinha was Leeds’ standout performer

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