Leeds United set to sign Rennes winger Rapinha
It is an open secret that Leeds United need to sign a winger.
According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Leeds United are set to sign Rennes winger Rapinha.
The 23-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.
The Brazil international was signed by Rennes in September 2019 from Sporting CP for a fee of 23 million euros. The 23-year-old has a contract until 2023 with the club.
The winger has banged in one goal and provided two assists in six matches for Rennes this term on all fronts.
Marcelo Bielsa is looking to shore up his attacking options and Rennes’ Rapinha happens to be a target.
This approach of signing exciting talent from different parts of the globe can reap rewards for Leeds in the future.
Bielsa is a long term admirer of Rapinha and believes he can get the most out of the Brazil international.
Leeds are desperate to make an impact in this transfer window.
There is no doubt that Rapinha will take Leeds United’s attack to a different level.
According to the report, “Leeds United have made a move for Rennes attacker Rapinha. Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is eager to strengthen his attacking options and has approved an approach for Raphina. Goal says talks have commenced, with Leeds already making an opening bid. However, Rennes coach Julien Stephan is fighting to keep hold of Rapinha as they prepare for a first Champions League campaign. The Brazilian, 23, is in his second season with Rennes.”
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Rennes are not in a position where they need to sell and would like to keep hold of the winger, but right offer may force the club to consider a deal.
Good signing for Leeds United?
It is smart from the club to invest in younger players, rather than splashing out big money on experienced players with no resale value.
If Rapinha is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Leeds.
The 23-year-old is a promising young winger and could be a good addition to Leeds United’s squad.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
