Last season, Leeds United, the traditional premier league team, under the leadership of "mad coach" Bielsa, played a pleasing offensive football that won the attention of the media and fans. This season, their attacking groups Banford, Harrison, Rodrigo and others have not been able to continue the status of last season, resulting in Bielsa's dismissal and the team is only one step away from the relegation zone. However, leeds United still has one person who maintains a super strong level, which has aroused the attention of many giants.
Rafinha, a 25-year-old right winger, is one of the few players at Leeds United to play normally. The Brazilian winger made a total of 28 appearances, contributing nine goals and three assists, which has already tied last season. As the team's forward ace, Rafinha's value is also rising, reaching 40 million euros. For the national team, Rafinha also has a record of 7 appearances, scoring 3 goals. According to the well-known transfer journalist Romano, Liverpool and Chelsea are eyeing Rafinha, and the former hopes to use him to complete the replacement of the front, especially to become the successor of Mane and Salah, who are both 30 years old. The latter is to enrich the forward selection, and with Rafinha, Tuchel can safely let Goholy go.
In addition to the Top Two in the Premier League, La Liga giants Barcelona are also staunch suitors for Rafinha. With Dembele's contract extension pending, Traore's possible withdrawal from the loan, and de Pere's future in doubt, Rafinha is considered the best option to resolve these issues. At present, Barca has opened talks with Rafinha's agent, former Barca's meritorious midfielder Deco, and the two sides have even reached an agreement on personal treatment. Due to the close relationship between Barca president Laporte and Decaux, coupled with Decaux's deep feelings for his old club Barca, the outside world is very optimistic about the deal.
In addition, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are also closely monitoring Rafinha's movements. However, Germany's Sky Sports revealed that Bayern have been told by the players themselves that they are absolutely unlikely to join. As for the reason, the competition within the Southern Star team is too fierce, with Sane, Gnabry, Koeman and even Muller all at the top of the winger position.