Raphinha, signed from Rennes for £17million last summer, has taken to life in the top-flight like a duck in water with four goals and five assists only telling half the story of his impact at Elland Road.
The emerging interest in the Brazillian comes as no surprise to anyone in West Yorkshire, that said, it will take a significant offer to tempt Marcelo Bielsa into selling.
Liverpool are the club most frequently linked with the 24-year-old, yet competition for his signature could arrive in the form of one of their biggest rivals.
As per the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United may join the race for Raphinha, if Bruno Fernandes has any input on possible signings.
The pair enjoyed an exciting partnership at Sporting Lisbon together before going their separate ways when Raphinha moved to France.
Fernandes was quoted by Top Mercato in December 2019 saying: "Raphinha, I miss Raphinha.
"He’s a player with whom I had a different chemistry from the others. He understood me at a glance.
"He knew, according to the movement of my body, where I was going to put the ball to him. I also miss him because he brought joy to the locker room. He’s also a responsible and hardworking person."
Meanwhile, Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has enquired about completing a takeover at Italian club Palermo, according to Tutto C, via HITC.
The former Serie A club fell into financial trouble in 2019 and have been forced to rebuild in the third-tier of Italian football.
Their current owner, Dario Mirri, has put the club up for sale and it is claimed “exploratory contact” has been made between himself and Radrizzani.
Radrizzani could be the perfect man to lead them back to Italy’s top-flight after re-establishing Leeds’ Premier League status following a 16-year absence.
Here’s a round-up of the latest gossip doing the rounds across the Premier League:
1. Burnley eye American goalkeeper
Burnley will make a shock move for Benfica goalkeeper Carlos Joaquim dos Santos this summer as cover for Nick Pope. The 20-year-old American wants to move to the Premier League. (The Sun) Photo: Michael Reaves
2. Ziyech considering Chelsea future
Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech is considering his future at Stamford Bridge following a difficult start to his Premier League career. The 27-year-old has scored just once in 11 league appearances since his £33.4million summer switch from Ajax. (Corriere dello Sport) Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Arsenal close in on Tomas
Arsenal are close to finalising a summer deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Tiago Tomas. Due to the current economic climate and Sporting’s spending in recent years, it is believed the Portuguese club may accept a deal as low as £20million. (The Sun) Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
4. Liverpool made Bremer top target
Liverpool have made Torino defender Gleison Bremer their top summer target. Torino are aware of the emerging interest in the Brazilian, so are anticipating several offers for the 23-year-old this summer. (Daily Mirror) Photo: Valerio Pennicino
5. West Ham join Damsgaard race
West Ham United have joined Tottenham, Leeds and Southampton in the race for Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard. The Serie A club want around £17million for the Denmark international. (La Repubblica via Sport Witness) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
6. Newcastle looking to release Saivet
Newcastle United are looking to release Henri Saivet before his contract expires at the end of the season. The midfielder hasn't featured for the Magpies since January 2018 in the FA Cup versus Chelsea. (Ghana Web) Photo: Catherine Ivill