Leeds United transfer news: PL talent to 'end up' at Elland Road this summer, Euro giant raid plotted

Leeds United will be looking to press home their bid for a top-half finish when they face Brighton this weekend.
Elland Road. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)Elland Road. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Elland Road. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

The Whites were beaten 1-0 by the Seagulls when the two sides met earlier this season, but are currently on a run of six games unbeaten that has elevated them to ninth in the table.

Last weekend saw them take a point from Manchester United at Elland Road, but Marcelo Bielsa’s men may have to face Albion without one of their key attacking talents.

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Speaking in a press conference, the Argentine confirmed that Raphinha could be absent for Saturday’s trip to the south coast – although there was more positive news regarding record signing Rodrigo.

Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer thinks a move to Newcastle United could be ideal for him this summer. (Scottish Daily Mail)

(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer thinks a move to Newcastle United could be ideal for him this summer. (Scottish Daily Mail)

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Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer thinks a move to Newcastle United could be ideal for him this summer. (Scottish Daily Mail) (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

He said: "Rodrigo is healthy, that doesn't mean he's fit to play. We will see how many minutes he can play," said Bielsa.

"[For Raphinha] more than serious, it's more difficult to give a diagnostic or prognosis of when he will be able to return. It's a hit which created an internal hematoma.

“Until that disappears it causes pain and inhibits the mobility. This can be resolved quickly or take longer. When it reduces and he is no longer in pain then he will return quickly.

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"The impression is we're in the final stages before he's finally healed."

Newcastle United have sent scouts to watch Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of a potential summer bidding war for the Japan international. (Il Resto del Carlino)
 
(Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)Newcastle United have sent scouts to watch Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of a potential summer bidding war for the Japan international. (Il Resto del Carlino)
 
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Newcastle United have sent scouts to watch Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of a potential summer bidding war for the Japan international. (Il Resto del Carlino) (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

The Brazilian has been a standout performer for the Whites this term, scoring six goals and assiting six more in his debut season on the top flight.

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