Transfer insider Dean Jones has now dropped some Leeds United news on Raphinha from sources close to the Brazil international, revealing he could ignore the interest from 'big clubs' and stay put.

The Lowdown: Barcelona bound?

As per Italian football journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona are now in advanced talks with Raphinha's agent, Deco, over personal terms ahead of a potential move to the La Liga giants in the summer.

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They could allegedly sign him for as little as €25m (£21m), should Jesse Marsch's team end up getting relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season.

The Latest: Jones update

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones has revealed that those close to Raphinha are 'not ruling out' him staying at Elland Road, despite interest from some 'big clubs':

“The people around him say, ‘We’re not ruling that [Elland Road stay] out at all.’ But obviously he has some big clubs looking at him.”

The Verdict: Would be remarkable

With all due respect to the extremely impressive project Leeds have been building in recent years, it would be remarkable if they were able to keep Raphinha for another season.

He has been their standout player this term, with none of his teammates scoring more than his nine goals in the top flight, while only Dan James can match his three assists (WhoScored).

Given the calibre of clubs thought to be interested in him, it would be very difficult for Raphinha to turn down a chance to potentially play in the UEFA Champions League.

Nonetheless, he will not want to be involved in another relegation battle should the Peacocks stay up, and at 25 years of age, probably knows he is at the perfect age to make that one big move.

In other news, find out who LUFC have now entered new talks with over signing here!