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Manchester City will this week officially miss out on the signing of TSG Hoffenheim talent David Raum, with RB Leipzig set to announce their capture of the German international in the coming days. According to Sky Germany via GGFN, Raum will sign for Leipzig in a deal that could reach as high as €35m (£30m), with the Bundesliga side beating the likes of City as well as Bayern Munich to the 24-year-old fullback’s signature, with West Ham also linked to the defender.

One of Hoffenheim’s best players last season, Raum’s versatility to play as a left-back and a central midfielder has made the former Greuther Furth star one of Germany’s most coveted players this summer, yet it’s Leipzig who will surprisingly land the defender’s signature. With Nordi Mukiele joining PSG on loan, Leipzig are in need of cover at the back in the fullback position, and Raum could fill in out on the right, with the defender playing down the opposite on a handful of occasions during his time with Hoffenheim. (more…)

According to The Athletic, Arsenal have submitted an offer to Leeds United to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha, who is also being pursued by Barcelona and Chelsea. However, the bid from the north London giants is short of Leeds’ valuation, with the Yorkshire club likely to reject it right away.
The Brazilian joined Leeds United in 2020, arriving from French club Rennes and has become a fan favourite at Elland Road. He played an integral role in helping the Whites maintain their Premier League status in both seasons since their return to the top flight. Raphinha enjoyed a productive 2021/22 campaign, during which he managed to score 11 and assist three more goals in 35 league outings.

Raphinha has been the talk of the town this summer, with several top clubs in England and Spain vying to sign the 25-year-old. Barcelona have shown the most interest in signing Raphinha but have since been joined by Arsenal and Chelsea in the race for the former Sporting CP winger. And as per The Athletic, Arsenal have tried to beat Barcelona to his signing by launching an offer for the 25-year-old superstar. (more…)