According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Raphinha turned down several high-profile offers from Saudi Arabia to remain at Barcelona in the summer.
Despite their attempts to move him during the previous transfer window, the 27-year-old has already established himself as one of Hansi Flick’s most significant players.
On October 30, Stefan Borson, a finance specialist, told Football Insider that Barcelona still owes the Yorkshire club around £35 million for the 2022 acquisition.
The scenario might have been even more difficult if the winger had accepted the high offers in the summer.
Leeds “regret” not included a sell-on provision in his transfer, according to a report by Football Insider in April, as they could lose out on a sizable payout from their former hero.
The Brazilian’s hat-trick in the 4-1 Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich highlighted his outstanding goal-scoring performance.
He has been strongly linked to a return to England since that performance, along with a number of other noteworthy performances already this season, with Man City, Liverpool, and Newcastle all reportedly showing interest.
He is still a vital component in Barcelona’s bid to win a trophy, but they are unwilling to consider bids for his signature.
A lot of players are now more likely to depart, despite rumors that they could cash in on the winger due to financial issues.
Leeds, on the other hand, had to sell important players to earn money when they were relegated from the Premier League due to their own financial problems.
