Raphinha

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal to replace Raphinha who is off to Barcelona in a deal which is said could reach £55m.

Raphinha is in Barcelona today to complete his medical and join the club on a permanent deal, ending the race for his signature.

FC Barcelona are finally set to reach a formal agreement with Leeds United to sign Raphinha, according to reports.

A decision on Raphinha’s future is expected today, with Chelsea currently the favourites, according to a report.

Arsenal are currently out of the race to sign Raphinha, with Barcelona closing in on a transfer for the Leeds United winger.

Barcelona are set to try and hijack Raphinha from Chelsea and Arsenal by submitting a £60m bid, but they don’t have an agreement with Leeds yet.

Arsenal are looking to get clarity on Raphinha’s preference before making another offer to Leeds United, with Chelsea set for further talks today.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Raphinha has taken a fatal twist, with Chelsea agreeing a fee with Leeds United to sign the winger.

Arsenal haven’t pulled out of the race to sign Raphinha after agreeing a deal for Gabriel Jesus, despite one claim they have.

Leeds United are pursuing various forward targets as they seemingly look to replace Arsenal-linked Raphinha.

Arsenal’s second bid for Leeds United winger Raphinha will be in the region of £50m, according to a report.

Arsenal and Leeds United are getting closer to an agreement for Raphinha, with the Gunners reportedly in pole position for the signing.

Leeds United have rejected Arsenal’s first official bid for Raphinha, but the Gunners are expected to continue negotiations.

Arsenal are preparing a formal offer to sign Raphinha from Leeds United, and they believe they can do a deal if Barcelona don’t return to the race.

Raphinha is very close to signing for Arsenal, and he could be set to join this week, according to a report.

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Raphinha as one of the players on their summer shortlist, but he’s reportedly not the only option.

Arsenal are pushing for Leeds United’s Raphinha with the most intensity at the moment, according to reports.

Raphinha is on Arsenal’s list of targets this summer as they consider a move for the Leeds United winger.

In addition to the recent reports of Arsenal interest in Cody Gakpo, the Gunners have also enquired about Raphinha of Leeds United.