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title: "Leeds: Journalist confirms Bayern Munich’s interest in Raphinha"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-01-04T15:05:13Z"
modified: "2022-01-04T15:05:13Z"
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# Leeds: Journalist confirms Bayern Munich’s interest in Raphinha

**Leeds United star Raphinha remains a target for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Raphinha linked with Leeds exit

The Brazilian has been [one of the best players](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds) of the Marcelo Bielsa era at Elland Road, thrilling the supporters with his attacking brilliance on the right wing.

Somewhat inevitably, Raphinha has been [linked](https://www.jeunesfooteux.com/Leeds-Mercato-Raphinha-interesse-le-Bayern-Munich-_a50719.html) with a move to an elite club in Bayern this month, as the reigning German champions eye up attacking reinforcements.

While the story has gone a little quiet of late, a fresh update is a worrying one from a Leeds perspective.

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### The Latest: Journalist makes new Raphinha claim

Speaking to [Give Me Sport](https://www.givemesport.com/1812322-leeds-transfer-news-36m-star-compared-to-angel-di-maria-figures-on-shortlist), O’Rourke claimed that Bayern are still keen on snapping up Raphinha, seeing him as a candidate to replace Kingsley Coman and strengthen their attack. He outlined:

> “Bayern Munich, we all know, brilliant club, probably going to be German champions again, always competing for the top honours.
>
> “Big thing for them could be maybe they might need a winger in the summer with doubts surrounding the future of Kingsley Coman, so I’m sure Raphinha does figure on their list.”

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### The Verdict: Hard to keep him

Ideally, Raphinha would continue to dazzle at Leeds for many years to come, adding far more than his [14 goals and 10 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphinha/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/411295/verein/399) for the club, having been [hailed](https://theathletic.com/2871107/2021/10/07/leeds-united-mailbag-phillips-new-deal-january-signings-and-chicken-nuggets/) as ‘incredible’ by journalist Phil Hay.

However, the 25-year-old may surely feel that his talent belongs at a club playing in the Champions League, so it could be very hard for the Whites to keep hold of him.

A January exit would be a disaster, and the Brazil international would hopefully not force a move midway through a potential relegation fight, but it would be hard to begrudge him a summer transfer, especially if he continues to help Leeds away from danger in the Premier League in the meantime.

***In other news, O’Rourke has backed one player to make a move to Leeds. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/lewis-obrien-backed-january-move-leeds/).***