Raphinha’s father gives Barcelona transfer update

After an impressive campaign in the Premier League, Raphinha has emerged as a potential transfer target for Barca.

Raphinha’s father, Raphael Belloli, has hinted that his son could do a summer transfer to Barcelona.

The 25-year-old winger has been a standout performer for Leeds United in the last two Premier League campaigns, managing 17 goals and 12 assists in 65 league matches.

His performances have made him a cult hero at Elland Road and caught the interest of Barcelona. Leeds, however, reportedly want at least £47 million (€55m) for a sale. This could be a problem for Barca, considering the Catalan club’s ongoing financial difficulties.

(🌕) Leeds United are waiting for Barcelona to begin talks over Raphinha — the Catalan side estimates his price to be €55M or more. Leeds are also yet to ask a player to be included in the operation, amid contrary reports, but Barça doesn’t rule this out. @gbsans #Transfers 🇧🇷

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‘There are possibilities’

But Raphinha’s father reckons a deal is still possible, and insists his son remains calm about the situation.

“There are possibilities, but these possibilities involve three parties: the interested club, the current one and the player,” said Belloli as per Diario Sport.

“Raphinha is calm because he has a contract [with Leeds] and all the options depend on him. What he knows is what has come out in the press, nothing more.”

Raphinha still has another two years left on his contract at Leeds.