Rennes forward Raphinha is currently in Yorkshire for his medical ahead of a proposed move to Leeds United.
Deadline day – all eyes on Raphinha deal. Should move quickly this morning. He landed in England late last night. Agreement in place with Rennes. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) October 5, 2020
The Brazilian flew into England last night following the league clash between his side and Reims.
With a £17 million deal sealed over the weekend, Leeds fans weren’t expecting an official announcement to take long, and no one can blame them after a deal for Marseille’s latest signing Michael Cuisance fell through at the last minute.
The Athletic’s Phil Hay delivered an update on Leeds’ deal for the 23-year-old, tweeting “we’re still waiting for confirmation on Raphinha.”
It didn’t particular do much to calm the nerves of Whites fans, and here is how some of them reacted to his post on Twitter:
why’s it taking so long Phil
— tom (@tommylufc1) October 5, 2020
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— Matt (@stevie_m_a) October 5, 2020
PHIL IM SCARED
— Zion (@leedsinfidel) October 5, 2020
Come on Phil….. any murmurs of an issue
— Walking by Faith (@NOS74) October 5, 2020
We're on our 4th medical pic.twitter.com/jXilqxTltn
— Karl Jones (@Karl__Jones) October 5, 2020
Would it surprise anyone if the unthinkable happens
— Graham Lufc Mot⚽