Raphinha: Leeds United tipped to accept ‘£50m’ bid amid transfer twist – Mills
Leeds United will accept a £50million bid for Raphinha, according to Danny Mills.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Whites and England defender claimed there is better value for money in the transfer market than Raphinha.
The 25-year-old is under contract at Elland Road until the summer of 2024 and there has been intense speculation over his long-term future.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed to Spanish radio station RAC1 at the end of last month (31 March) that they had been in contact with Raphinha’s agent Deco.
However, as quoted by Barca Universal on Tuesday (12 April), Laporta hinted that the club would not make a superstar signing in the summer.
But Mills has insisted that should not give Leeds any false hope about keeping the Brazilian beyond the end of the season.
He told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley: “I don’t think he would be a superstar signing.
“Not as far as Barcelona superstar signings go, he certainly would not be anywhere near that.
“He’s a very good player, we know that. I’m sure there will be Premier League clubs chasing his signature and maybe some European clubs.
“But until they come in with some firm bids, we’re talking £50million-plus.
“There’s probably better value for money out there at the moment. You can probably get someone a little bit more proven for £50million.”
Raphinha has scored 10 times and provided three assists in 29 Premier League appearances this term.
His form earned him his Brazil debut in October last year (2021) and he now has five goal contributions in seven international games.
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