RAPHINHA will reportedly undergo his Barcelona medical on Wednesday as he edges closer to completing his £58million transfer from Leeds. The Brazilian winger has been involved in a transfer tug-of-war between the Spanish giants and Chelsea. And it seems Nou Camp legend Xavi has finally got his man. According to Spanish radio station COPE, the […]
RAPHINHA will reportedly undergo his Barcelona medical on Wednesday as he edges closer to completing his £58million transfer from Leeds.
The Brazilian winger has been involved in a transfer tug-of-war between the Spanish giants and Chelsea.
And it seems Nou Camp legend Xavi has finally got his man.
According to Spanish radio station COPE, the 25-year-old will report to Barcelona HQ and then have his medical with club doctors.
The Catalans are keen to wrap up the deal so they can include Raphinha on their pre-season tour of the US.
Barca have finally submitted a bid worth an initial £49million, rising to £58m with add-ons.
Read More Sport
Leeds are expected to accept that offer, with the deal set to be confirmed imminently.
Chelsea had agreed a fee worth around £55million with Leeds for Raphinha, only for the winger to hold out for a move to Barca.
Barca recently agreed a £178million deal to sell a ten per cent stake in their La Liga TV rights for the next 25 years.
But those funds must reportedly be used to balance the books instead of splashing out on new players.
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS
Nevertheless, Barca are now on the verge of signing Raphinha in a big money move – while also continuing to chase Robert Lewandowski.
Raphinha scored 11 goals in 35 Premier League games for Leeds during the recent campaign.
But he wasn’t included in boss Jesse Marsch’s pre-season touring squad to Australia.
And now his move away from Elland Road is on the verge of completion.
