Raphael Dias Belloli, known as Raphinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Leeds United.

Raphinha's future at Leeds is uncertain and Arsenal and Tottenham have joined the race to sign him after Barcelona made an early move for the much wanted Brazilian
But the Brazil winger is in no rush to join either of the north London clubs just yet because he is holding out for a move to Barcelona.

However the transfer ran into problems when Leeds survived on the final day, which meant his escape clause in the event of relegation did not apply. Barcelona were banking on Leeds being relegated to enable them to pick Raphinha up on the cheap and they have a restricted transfer budget because of the financial problems at the club.

Leeds want around £60million for Raphinha and this is proving beyond what Barca can pay. This has opened the door for both Arsenal and Tottenham as they have the cash to enter into serious negotiations with Leeds.
Spurs can even offer Raphinha the Champions League football he wants if he leaves Leeds. But he is in no hurry to join either side because his first choice in an ideal world remains Barcelona.

Raphinha, 25, is prepared to wait for the right next club and he is attracting much interest because he scored 17 Premier League goals and made 12 assists in his last two seasons with Leeds.

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