Raphinha has been courted by several members of European football's elite whilst representing Leeds United. Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Barcelona are among those with membership to the Champions League cabal who have reportedly expressed an interest in the wide-forward on the back of performances at Elland Road this season.
Late last year, reports in Brazil suggested a deal had been agreed with Bayern Munich over a January transfer but those claims proved to be unfounded, while Chelsea have reportedly held a passing interest. More recently, Barcelona have emerged as firm favourites to secure the Brazilian's signature this summer.
Raphinha's agent Deco is a former Barcelona player, having won the Champions League with the Catalan club in 2006. It has now been suggested by Los Cules' President Joan Laporta that the Leeds talisman's agent is in contact with Barcelona. Speaking to radio station RAC1 on March 28, Laporta mentioned Raphinha by name when discussing summer transfer business.
