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Matthew Holt

Leeds United news as Victor Orta sets new asking price for in demand winger Raphinha

Here are your latest Leeds United evening headlines from Saturday, June 25 .

New improved Raphinha asking price

Leeds United are said to have 'upped' the asking price for in demand winger Raphinha, following Kalvin Phillips' agreed move to Manchester City.

The Brazilian international is facing a tough decision this summer, with all three of Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal said to be battling it out for his signature.

Spanish giants Barca emerged as the initial frontrunners, bit it has been suggested in recent weeks that the fee suggested falls short of United's current estimation.

Mikel Arteta is keen on bringing the 25-year-old to the Emirates, with social media journalist Fabrizio Romano suggesting the new fee could now rise as high as £65m.

Brown fears for Marsch's side

Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown admitted he would worry for Leeds United’s survival chances if they were to sell Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha this summer.

The Whites took it to the wire last season, going into the final day in the bottom three before a last minute win at Brentford - coupled with Burnley’s defeat against Newcastle - secured their Premier League status by a thread.

With recruitment seemingly more crucial now than ever before, much will be made of Victor Orta's decision making in the coming weeks

Full story HERE.

Otavio bid rejected

Leeds United have had a £26million bid rejected for FC Porto winger Otavio, according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo , on a week when links to several wingers have gathered momentum.

The Whites look to be making inroads in their search for a Raphinha replacement, with several targets across Europe being monitored. The 27-year-old scored three goals and created a further 13 from 32 Portuguese league appearances last season.

Full story HERE.

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