Leeds United have dropped a huge hint that could hand Arsenal a boost in their efforts to sign Raphinha this summer. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium and, while Edu has reportedly had an opening bid rejected, Jesse Marsch looks to be planning for life at Elland Road without his talisman.
According to Footmercato journalist Sébastien Denis, Leeds have identified Gunners target Cody Gakpo as a potential replacement for Raphinha. Last month, football.london understood that Arsenal were interested in bringing the 23-year-old PSV winger to London Colney but, since Leeds have given Raphinha's departure the green light, Edu seems to have now set his sights on the Brazil international.
According to Fabrizio Romano, there was a secret clause in Raphinha's contract dependent on whether Leeds were relegated or not. Had the Yorkshire-based club been relegated it would have activated a £25million release clause.
