Brazil star Rafinha will return to pre-season training with Leeds United tomorrow.
The 25-year-old was given an extra summer break after playing for his national team last month.
However, the latest twist in his Barcelona transfer saga came yesterday as he was left out of Jesse Marsh’s traveling pre-season squad.
Leeds travel to Australia for a warm-up round of games and Rafinha’s omission has fueled speculation of a possible move to Catalonia.
La Blaugrana are keeping an eye on the former Rennes star, but Marsh is holding firm on his €60m-plus asking price as the season prepares to restart.
His return for a medical and training will focus attention on his next move as Leeds prepare to delve deeper into negotiations.
Barcelona are unwilling to match Leeds’ current valuation of their star player, and Premier League rivals Chelsea could make a counter offer and block ongoing talks.
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