Arsenal now 'firm favourites' to sign Raphinha
Leeds United have already turned down one bid for Raphinha, as Arsenal made an offer last week. However, it is reported that the North London club will return this week to 'intensify' their pursuit of Leeds' star attacker.
Despite previous reports stating that Raphinha only wanted to move to Barcelona, the Athletic have stated that Arsenal are now 'firm favourites' to sign the Brazilian. This follows meetings with his representatives and Leeds' fellow Premier League side.
"Having already seen one offer rejected by Leeds last week, Arsenal are ready to enhance their proposal in the hope it brings them closer to an agreement with their Premier League counterparts.
"There is optimism at the Emirates Stadium that they have manoeuvred into a strong position and it is thought Raphinha is open to the potential move."
Darko Gyabi profiled as Leeds United prepare to sign Manchester City youngster
The Whites accepted a bid from Manchester City for Kalvin Phillips yesterday and alongside that news, it is reported that the Whites will sign 18-year-old Darko Gyabi from the Premier League champions. Gyabi has only made a small number of Premier League Two appearances so would be a relative unknown.
Leeds Live has profiled the highly rated box-to-box midfielder, so read on for more information on the former Millwall youngster.
Former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa ruled out of return to Athletic Bilbao
Social media was awash with excitement last week, as Marcelo Bielsa announced that he would return to manage his former club, Athletic Bilbao, should the club's presidential candidate that chose him as the next manager win in their elections this weekend.
However, the election was dominated by another candidate, who will install another former Athletic manager - Ernesto Valverde - to the post.
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