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title: "Leeds: Barcelona submit first bid for Raphinha"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-03-22T20:05:17Z"
modified: "2022-03-22T20:05:17Z"
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# Leeds: Barcelona submit first bid for Raphinha

**Barcelona have reportedly made their first bid for Leeds United winger Raphinha, making him their first-choice summer transfer target.**

### The Lowdown: Raphinha twist

The Whites have had a tough season in the Premier League and they still face a huge battle to remain in the division with eight matches remaining.

Raphinha has been a standout performer for Leeds, registering [12 goal contributions](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/300447/Show/Raphinha) in the league – nine goals and three assists – but he has been endlessly [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/raphinha-transfer-latest-barcelona-chelsea-man-utd/) with a move away.

A fresh update could be the biggest indication yet that the 25-year-old is moving on to pastures new, in a [twist from previous reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-barcelona-not-interested-in-signing-raphinha-this-summer/) which claimed Barca will not move for the Elland Road star.

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### The Latest: Barcelona make bid

According to [*Sport*](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/raphinha-objetivo-numero-13406385) \[via [*Sport Witness*](https://sportwitness.co.uk/club-submitted-first-offer-leeds-united-e35m-bid-put-table/)\], it is now the Catalan club’s ‘number one goal’ to sign Raphinha this summer, moving on from Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

There is already thought to be ‘open negotiation’ regarding a move and the Catalan giants have ‘submitted a first offer’ for the winger.

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### The Verdict: All fairly predictable

Raphinha’s head will surely be turned by the prospect of joining a club of Barca’s stature, especially with Xavi seemingly turning the club’s fortunes around after last weekend’s 4-0 win away to Real Madrid.

Some true Brazilian greats have represented them down the years, whether it be Romario, Ronaldo or Ronaldinho, and the Leeds star, [hailed](https://motleedsnews.com/matchday/rio-ferdinand-blown-away-by-phenomenal-raphinha-stats-at-leeds-united/) as ‘phenomenal’ by Rio Ferdinand, could be desperate to follow in their footsteps.

Leeds are a special club in their own right, but even the most hardened supporter would find it tough to begrudge Raphinha a dream move to Spain if it happens, with the Whites receiving a huge fee which can then be spent on new signings.

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