21 Jun 2022 06:46:21
Hi eds, with the rumour arsenal are favourites to sign Raphina, do you see us looking to sign him? Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Raphina (RW) Deco is working with his old club Barcelona to see through the transfer. The issue is that Leeds want a single cash payment of around €60M but Barcelona cannot achieve that at this point in time. Deco will offer him elsewhere but will ask for a "Barcelona" get out clause - one club has already rejected that. PSG were looking to Raphinha as one of their list of potential Di Maria replacements. The interest to Bayern Munich has gone. Interest of Liverpool would only be as an option to replace Salah and again they have not spoken with Leeds as Salah will be looking to rund down his contract. Chelsea have watched Raphinha as they are looking to change wide players but an offer seems unlikely unless the request for the clause is removed. Arsenal and Spurs have both been approached by Deco and Arsenal have spoken to Leeds as they have a pressing need to add a wide player. Leeds will look to resist but if a really good offer were made from any leading club then the player would likely be interested in a move. The player very much wants Barcelona.}

1.) 21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022 10:52:20
We wouldn’t agree to any such clause so I think that’s our interest gone. Shame as he’s a good player and we have Minimino who they have interest in, but unless he looses his demands to have a Barcelona clause in his deal I think he’s limiting himself and we would look to others.

2.) 21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022 12:17:50
Thank you for the clarification ed002. Hope you're doing well.

3.) 21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022 13:45:16
Exactly he has his heart set on Barcelona so is totally out of the question he obviously does not want to push himself to achieve all that he can. He has the ability but seems to want the easy life which has surprised me I thought he had some grit and ambition in him. Oh well we use Salah for his last year and maybe try and give Gordon league cup games FA cup matches to get some game time. If he isn’t going to make the grade we look next summer no problem. I worry will Salah play as poorly as last season or will a rest do him good and he gets the golden boot? I think it’s time for the club to try and raise some money now through sales. So big season for youth with Ramsey Gordon Morton Elliot Jones Carvalho all giving us hope for the future I hope they can avoid injury and contribute to another great season.

4.) 21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022 14:57:37
That football writers and PFA Player of the Year did play poorly last season alright.

5.) 21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022 16:30:52
Incredible. The man is his team's highest goal scorer, wins the Golden Boot, wins the PFA Player of the Year and he "played poorly".

6.) 21 Jun 2022
21 Jun 2022 17:00:14
Great to see you back Ed002, you’re valued input is far greater desired and respected than the dross some idiots choose to spout from time to time. What is the massive attraction to Barcelona these days? They are very far from the team they once were.