Leeds set new asking price for Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target Raphinha

Raphinha is destined to go away Leeds this summer time and has his choose of golf equipment (Image: Getty)

Leeds United have raised their asking value for Chelsea and Arsenal switch goal Raphinha after agreeing a deal to promote Kalvin Phillips to Manchester Metropolis.

The Premier League champions recognized the England worldwide as their ultimate substitute for outgoing stalwart Fernandinho.

Metropolis held long-term curiosity in Phillips’ Three Lions teammate Declan Rice, however considered the Leeds star as a extra financially viable different and pays £42million for the 26-year-old.

Manchester Metropolis have agreed to pay Leeds United £42m for Kalvin Phillips (Image: Getty)

Leeds are additionally combating a dropping battle to maintain maintain of Raphinha amid sturdy curiosity from a number of Premier League golf equipment.

Barcelona had gave the impression to be in pole place to signal the winger however they're struggling to boost the funds required to facilitate a deal.

Arsenal, who've now agreed a price with Metropolis for Gabriel Jesus, will flip their attentions subsequent to Raphinha however he gained’t come low cost.

Leeds had initially been holding out for round £55m however, in accordance with Fabrizio Romano, have now raised the asking value by £10m given they're underneath much less strain to promote because of the windfall they'll obtain for Phillips.

Arsenal had a bid of under £40m rejected earlier this week however are anticipated to check the waters with an improved provide within the coming days.

North London rivals Tottenham are additionally serious about Raphinha however Everton’s Richarlison is known to be a precedence for Antonio Conte.

Chelsea, in the meantime, are additionally serious about Raphinha however Thomas Tuchel’s reported plan to deploy the participant in an unfamiliar wing-back position may dissuade him from transferring to Stamford Bridge.

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