Raphinha is finally joining Barcelona for £65million after Leeds held their nerve in the torturous transfer talks.
Barcelona finally agreed to meet Leeds’ asking price over the weekend when the Elland Road club made it clear that they would not sell their Brazil star on the cheap. Leeds have had an offer of £60million up front plus £5million in add-ons from Chelsea sitting on their boardroom table for the last fortnight and they told Barcelona they would have to match this.
Barcelona initially thought they could pick up the winger for just £25million, which was the value of his escape clause had Leeds been relegated. But Leeds survived on the final day and the Whites have steadfastly refused to budge on their £60million asking price.
