Leeds United decline Arsenal's initial Raphinha bid.

According to The Athletic, Leeds United has turned down Arsenal's official approach to recruit Raphinha. According to The Athletic, Leeds United has turned down Arsenal's official approach to recruit Raphinha.

Leeds expected to receive much more money from the sale of the Brazilian winger than the Gunners' bid did.

Raphinha is still a player that Arsenal is interested in signing, and manager Mikel Arteta is a big fan.

However, the Gunners will have competition for his services because clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea are also interested in acquiring him.

Raphinha's preferred destination is supposedly Barca, with Chelsea as his second choice.