Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have reportedly expressed their interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha.
Since arriving at Elland Road from Rennes in the summer of 2020, the 24-year-old has become a star player under Marcelo Bielsa, scoring 13 goals and providing 10 assists in 46 appearances.
According to Jeunesfooteux, Bayern have identified Raphinha as a potential replacement for Kingsley Coman, who has been heavily linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena.
Coman, who has a contract with Bayern until June 2023, has struggled for regular first-team football with the German giants and is being closely monitored by the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Should Bayern make a move for Raphinha in one of the upcoming transfer windows, Leeds would demand a figure in excess of £40m, more than double the £17m that they paid Rennes for the Brazil international 18 months ago.
Raphinha, who has also been linked with Liverpool, has made 15 Premier League appearances for the Whites this season, scoring seven goals and registering one assist.
Oliver Thomas
