West Ham United make approach to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha
West Ham have made an approach to sign Leeds United winger Raphinha in the summer, according to a report from Sport.
The Hammers reportedly made an attempt to sign the Brazilian in the January window, but they had a bid rejected, as relayed by journalist Gianluigi Longari.
Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move for the jet-heeled winger, and it seems the Hammers are still looking to sign him and David Moyes is a fan of the Brazilian.
Unlikely
Leeds are fighting for survival this season. Jesse Marsch’s side are now just two points above the bottom three having played a game more than Everton.
If the Whites suffer relegation, they are almost certain to lose Raphinha, and other key players.
Raphinha is an important player for Leeds and was described as “phenomenal” by ex-Whites striker Jermaine Beckford earlier this season.
He has scored 10 goals this season already, but chances are high that he will leave in the summer.
Can West Ham lure him to join them? If they can secure Champions League football for next season, they will have a chance to tempt him with a good offer.
Bolstering the attacking ranks is a priority for the Hammers this summer, and Raphinha would be a massive signing for the club.
The board are likely to back David Moyes will funds to buy quality players, but Raphinha could be out of their reach.
In other West Ham news, a fan has been hospitalised after alleged Frankfurt ‘ultras’ assaulted a supporters group in Germany.
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