Barcelona raise their transfer offer for Leeds United star Raphinha

By Jamie Kemble - 29 March 2022, 22:12

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Barcelona are said to have upped their offer to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha.

The Blaugrana are said to be one of a number of clubs in the race to sign the Brazilian.

Raphinha has caught the eye since arriving at Elland Road in 2020, scoring 15 times in in 57 league appearances from out wide.

The 25-year-old is now being linked with a move away, with Leeds struggling for form this season, and Barca are said to be one of the interested clubs.

As confirmed earlier today, Raphinha does not have a release clause in his deal, so Barca will have to strike an agreement if they want to land the winger, and Leeds are able to hold out, with a contract until 2024 in place.

According to Sport, Barcelona’s latest offer is as much as €50million inclusive of variables.

That would include €40million up front plus €10million in variables, according to the report.