Tottenham have told Leeds they intend to make an offer – which could arrive this week – and Chelsea co-owner Todd Boely, the interim sporting director, has been investigating the situation. Barcelona agreed on personal terms with Rafinha months ago, but Leeds wants much more than the 35-40 million £ that the Catalan club has in mind. It may take at least εκατο 65 million to persuade them to sell. Arsenal have been interested in the 25-year-old since March and are in talks with Leeds, who bought Rafinha from Rennes for around 17 17m in October 2020 on a contract until 2024. He has scored 11 goals and put three in the Premier League. last season. Arsenal have bolstered their attack by buying Fabio Vieira from Porto for an initial fee of 30 30m, but also want to bring in Rafinha and international team-mate Gabriel Jesούςs, who is set to leave Manchester City. Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Jesus, among others, but Arsenal are leading the race. Arsenal are in advanced discussions with the player’s agendas and if pending details are resolved, they will look to compromise with City.
