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title: "Leeds: Raphinha tipped to ‘snub’ offers this summer"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2021-06-02T16:15:09Z"
modified: "2021-06-02T16:15:09Z"
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# Leeds: Raphinha tipped to ‘snub’ offers this summer

**Marcelo Bielsa’s influence at Leeds United could persuade Raphinha to stay put this summer, according to ex-Scotland manager Alex McLeish.**

### The Lowdown: Raphinha shines for Leeds

The Brazilian was one of the Whites’ best players during a triumphant season back in the Premier League, excelling from the moment he joined from Rennes.

Raphinha was a joy to watch at times for Leeds, dazzling with his trickery out wide and weighing in with [six goals and nine assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/300447/Show/Raphinha).

The 24-year-old’s performances are [claimed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-fans-react-positively-to-raphinha-rumour/) to have alerted Liverpool, with rumours linking the Merseysiders with a bid of over £30m for the Whites star.

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### The Latest: Brazilian tipped to stay

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/mcleish-raphinha-could-snub-offer-to-quit-leeds-due-to-god-like-bielsa/), McLeish believes that Bielsa’s huge reputation in the game will make Raphinha want to continue playing under him and reject other offers:

> “The season Bielsa had was fantastic and Leeds were a breath of fresh air. Players like Raphinha could snub offers just to keep playing for Bielsa.”

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### The Verdict: Huge player moving forward

Leeds have to be aiming big and looking for a European finish next season, but for that to happen, they must keep hold of key individuals like Raphinha.

His quality – [leading the side in assists, key passes and dribbles](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds) – has lifted the level of those around him, and at 24, he is a player who can still find higher gears as he matures even more as a footballer.

Bielsa has clearly had a positive impact on his game, so the hope is that Raphinha, hailed as  is perfectly happy playing for him and sees his future at Leeds, just as McLeish suggests.

***In other news, one Leeds player has been tipped to replicate the brilliance of a past footballing legend. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-patrick-bamford-tipped-to-replicate-ian-wright/).***