Arsenal have received an offer from Leeds for Raphinha, but intend to press again to sign the Brazilian international amid competition from two other Premier League clubs and Barcelona.
Tottenham have told Leeds they plan to move up, which could come this week, and Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, the acting sporting director, has explored the situation. Barcelona agreed personal terms with Raphinha months ago, but Leeds want much more than the £ 35-40 million the Catalan club has in mind.
They are likely to require at least £ 65 million to convince them to sell. Arsenal have been interested in the 25-year-old since March and have been in talks with Leeds, who bought Raphinha from Rennes for £ 17 million in October 2020 on a 2024 contract. 11 goals and set three in the Premier League. League last season.
Arsenal have bolstered their attacking options by buying Fábio Vieira from Porto for an initial £ 30 million, but also want to add Raphinha and his international team-mate Gabriel Jesus, who is about to leave Manchester City.
Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain are among those interested in Jesus, but Arsenal lead the race. Arsenal are in advanced talks with the player’s agents and, if the pending details are resolved, will seek to agree a quota with City.