The Brazilian has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Manchester United
Leeds United have been adamant they have not received any offers for Raphinha, with the club referring to his profiteering as a ‘clickbait’.
A Brazilian midfielder joined Leeds from Rennes last year, and it has been good business for Marcelo Bielsa ‘s side.
Reports have suggested that both Liverpool and Manchester United hold records on Raphinha, but the club’s football director Victor Orta has moved to allay fans’ concerns by demanding that no approach be taken to do anything.
What was said?
“To be clear, we had no approach for Raphinha and we would not welcome one,” said Orta BBC Radio Leeds .
“It is up to clickbait to create a business for the website.”
Orta’s comments were raised by Whites chief executive Angus Kinnear.
“We have a great coach, a great coaching situation, a great squad and we will give the players every reason to stay at Leeds United,” said Kinnear said . “And we think we have enough ambition to do what they want.
“At the moment, from Raphinha he enjoys playing for Leeds United. And the only thing Leeds United don’t like now is that there are no fans.
“We have a lot more to see and a lot more to come.”
The importance of Raphinha to Leeds
After his last promotion to the Premier League last year, Leeds needed a manpower boost to reflect their new position in the elite division.
Raphinha was identified as a player who was capable of performing in the Premier League, and he did not disappoint.
Raphinha, the winner on his left leg, who preferred to work down the right side, has given him a sore head full-back with his speed and skill.
If Leeds are to challenge towards the top of the division, they need to make mission statements by retaining a player like Raphinha and bringing in similar talents to contribute to the impressive Brazil. aca.