Football rumours: Barcelona step up bid for Raphinha

Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their bid to land Leeds winger Raphinha (John Walton/PA)

What the papers say

Barcelona have reportedly stepped up their bid to land Leeds winger Raphinha and are willing to cough up the £25million needed for his release clause, the Daily Telegraph says. The Spanish giants are planning imminent talks over the 25-year-old Brazil international and are said to be preparing to offer separate deals, depending on whether the Elland Road club remains in the Premier League this season.