Leeds give Barça ultimatum at Raphinha – money problems hamper transfer

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The transfer poker between FC Barcelona and Chelsea about winger Raphinha (25) is in the hot phase. According to consistent reports, including by “Sports” and “goal“, the Catalans are ahead – but it has to be done quickly. As a result, Leeds United insist on finalizing a deal with Barca by early next week or reopening negotiations with Chelsea.

Raphinha, whose first choice was always Barça, and his advisor Deco are said to have agreed to this time ultimatum. The heavily indebted club is said to be ready to put together a package of 65 million to 70 million euros for the Brazilian. While Chelsea can transfer this sum in one go, the Catalans would pay in installments. “I know he has hopes and dreams,” said Leeds coach Jesse Marsch in the “Yorkshire Evening Post‘ about his most valuable player. “We’ll have to wait and see what happens over the next few days.”

Adeyemi, Jesus, Mané & Co.: The most expensive summer transfers in 2022

Ryan Gravenberch | Ajax Amsterdam -> Bayern Munich | Transfer fee: €18.5 million

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Market value: €35 million (plus possible bonuses: €5.5 million)
As of July 8, 2022

David Carmo | SC Braga -> FC Porto | Transfer fee: €20 million

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Market value: €15 million (plus possible bonuses: €2.5 million)

Philippe Coutinho | Barça -> Aston Villa (after loan) | Transfer fee: €20 million

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Market value: €20 million

Merih Demiral | Juventus -> Atalanta (after loan) | Transfer fee: €20 million

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Market value: €25 million

Nico Schlotterbeck | Freiburg -> BVB | Transfer fee: €20 million

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Market value: 33 million (plus possible bonuses: 5 million €)

João Palhinha | Sporting -> Fulham | Transfer fee: €20 million

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Market value: €25 million

Taiwo Awoniyi – Union -> Nottingham – fee: €20.5M

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Market value: €20 million

Éderson – Salernitana -> Atalanta – fee: €21M

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Market value: €13 million

Jeremie Boga | Sassuolo -> Atalanta (after loan) | Transfer fee: €22 million

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Market value: €19 million

Joaquin Correa | Lazio -> Inter (after loan) | Transfer fee: €23.6 million

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Market value: €23 million

Yves Bissouma | Brighton -> Tottenham | Transfer fee: €29.2 million

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Market value: €35 million (plus possible bonuses: €6 million)

Karim Adeyemi | RB Salzburg -> BVB | Transfer fee: €30 million

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Market value: €35 million

Sebastien Haller | Ajax -> BVB | Transfer fee: €31 million

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Market value: €35 million

Diego Carlos | Sevilla FC -> Aston Villa | Transfer fee: €31 million

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Market value: €40 million

Steven Bergwijn | Tottenham -> Ajax | Transfer fee: €31.25 million

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Market value: €18 million

Sadio Mané | Liverpool FC -> Bayern Munich | Transfer fee: €32 million

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Market value: €70 million (plus possible bonuses: €9 million)

Brenden Aaronson | RB Salzburg -> Leeds | Transfer fee: €32.8 million

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Market value: €25 million

Nayef Aguerd | Rennes Stadium -> West Ham United | Transfer fee: €35 million

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Market value: €12 million

Fabio Vieira | FC Porto -> FC Arsenal | Transfer fee: 35 million euros

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Market value: €25 million

Sven Botman | LOSC Lille -> Newcastle United | Transfer fee: €37 million

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Market value: €30 million

Nuno Mendes | Sporting -> PSG (after loan) | Transfer fee: €38 million

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Market value: €40 million

Federico Chiesa | Florence -> Juventus (after loan) | Transfer fee: €40 million

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Market value: €65 million (plus possible bonuses: €7.4 million)

Vitinha | FC Porto -> PSG | Transfer fee: €41.5 million

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Market value: €30 million

Calvin Phillips | Leeds United -> Man City | Transfer fee: €48.8 million

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Market value: €50 million

Gabriel Jesus | Man City -> Arsenal | Transfer fee: €52 million

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Market value: €50 million

Richarlison | Everton -> Tottenham | Transfer fee: €58 million

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Market value: €48 million

Erling Haaland | BVB -> Man City | Transfer fee: €60 million

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Market value: €150 million

Darwin Nunez | Benfica -> Liverpool | Transfer fee: €75 million

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Market value: €55 million (plus possible bonuses: €25 million)

Aurélien Tchouameni | Monaco -> Real Madrid | Transfer fee: €80 million

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Market value: €60 million (plus possible bonuses: €20 million)

To date, FC Barcelona have signed two free transfer top-class players in Franck Kessié (25, Milan) and Andreas Christensen (26, Chelsea), who, like in January, face problems with registration if no further income is generated.

Leeds have spent over £100m on new arrivals – striker looking

While Chelsea are unaware of such problems and have seven weeks to strengthen their 2022/23 squad, Leeds have done most of their work in the transfer market. Replacements have already been brought in for Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips (26), who joined Man City for 49 million euros: Luis Sinisterra (23) comes from Feyenoord Rotterdam for 25 million euros and follows in Raphinha’s footsteps, the gap in the The defensive midfield should be filled by ex-Bundesliga professionals Tyler Adams (23, RB Leipzig) and Marc Roca (25, FC Bayern).


Arrivals & departures
All Leeds transfers with a feeTo overview
 In total, Leeds invested 105.6 million euros in newcomers – with the income from the Raphinha deal, the transfer balance would even be positive. In attack, Marsch still sees a need for action: “We are actively looking for a striker. When we have that, it feels like we’re at full strength. Then I would feel comfortable with the squad.”

Highest transfer spend in a summer: PSG, Real & Barça represented twice

10 PSG | 2018/19 | Additions: 5 | Expenditure: 222 million euros

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Transfer balance: -113.5 million euros

9 FC Barcelona | 2017/18 | Additions: 5 | Expenditure: EUR 232.7 million

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Transfer balance: -6.7 million euros

8 PSG | 2017/18 | Additions: 4 | Expenditure: 238 million euros

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Transfer balance: -168 million euros

7 Chelsea | Season 2020/21 | Additions: 7 | Expenditure: EUR 247.2 million

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Transfer balance: -190.7 million euros

6 Atlético Madrid | 2019/20 | Additions: 9 | Expenditure: EUR 247.4 million

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Transfer balance: +61.1 million euros

5 Manchester City | 2017/18 | Additions: 8 | Expenditure: 248.5 million euros

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Transfer balance: -157.1 million euros

4 Real Madrid | 2009/10 | Additions: 8 | Expenditure: EUR 258.5 million

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Transfer balance: -170 million euros

3 Juventus | 2018/19 | Additions: 8 | Expenditure: EUR 259.1 million

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Transfer balance: -166.5 million euros

2 FC Barcelona | 2019/20 | Additions: 6 | Expenditure: 273.5 million euros

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Transfer balance: -123.1 million euros

1 Real Madrid | 2019/20 | Additions: 8 | Expenditure: 325.5 million euros

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Transfer balance: -190 million euros

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