Leeds United have a tight promotion race to worry about before they can plan trips to Premier League grounds next season. The Whites have eight games left to secure automatic promotion and Daniel Farke and his players are focused on getting the job done. However, Leeds fans are also excited about taking on Premier League teams next season and there are some tasty rivalries they are all set to renew if they are promoted to the Premier League. The two Manchester United games will be the talk of the town in West Yorkshire given the heated rivalry that exists between the two clubs. And if the Red Devils have their way, Leeds are also facing the prospect of welcoming a much-loved former star to Elland Road but in Manchester United colours next season.
The Yorkshire giants are already making planes behind the scenes on their recruitment with a view to being a Premier League in the next summer transfer.
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Leeds United are putting plans in place for certain players and will start making their moves in the market as soon as they secure promotion to the Premier League.
The Whites fans are feeling the tension of a tight promotion race where Leeds have failed to build a clear lead at the top and are being closely chased by Sheffield United and Burnley.
However, they also have their eyes on the prize and are certain Leeds belong to the Premier League and deserve to play against the top dogs of English football.
Manchester United are one of those top dogs, even though their reputation has taken a beating, but Leeds would not want to see one of their much-loved former stars in their colours next season.
Manchester United eye £59m move for ex-Leeds United superstar
Raphinha has been one of the top attackers in European football this season, scoring ten times and registering 13 assists in all competitions for Barcelona this season.
He still has two years left on his contract but Barcelona’s convoluted financial situation means, the club could be open to selling him if a big money offer lands on their table.
According to the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester United are interested in getting their hands on the winger in the next summer transfer window.
Ruben Amorim wants to add more goals and creativity to their squad and Manchester United have identified Raphinha as a potential target ahead of next season.
It has been claimed Manchester United are prepared to offer as much as £59m to sign the winger from Barcelona in the next summer transfer window.
Such a figure could tempt a club who are always under pressure to remain within La Liga’s financial rules every summer and are open to selling players.
Manchester United believe that they can convince the former Leeds superstar to agree to move to Old Trafford in the summer.
It would be an awkward reception at Elland Road if the transfer happens and Leeds get promoted
Raphinha is a much-loved former Leeds superstar and the Whites fans still adore him for the scintillating football he played during his time at Elland Road.
He scored 17 times and registered 12 assists for Leeds and his performances at Elland Road made him a cult hero for the White supporters.
The winger also refused a move to Chelsea and waited for a transfer to Barcelona, which further enamoured him to the Leeds fans even during his departure.
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Raphinha has also indicated over the years that his time at Leeds remains special for him but all that could go down the drain if he agrees to join Manchester United.
If Leeds get promoted and the Brazilian ends up at Old Trafford, he can forget about getting a hero’s welcome at Elland Road when the two sides face next season.
Raphinha has shown little inclination to leave Barcelona and Leeds fans will hope that remains the case next summer if Manchester United try to sign him.
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