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:
7. Kabak still on Toon radar
Steve Bruce is prepared to revisit a deal for on-loan Liverpool defender Ozan Kabak this summer IF the Reds decide against activating his £18million purchase option. The Turk endured a difficult debut at Leicester City on Saturday. (Daily Mirror via HITC) Photo: Michael Regan
8. Magpies offered Sturridge
Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign free agent Daniel Sturridge. West Brom and Sheffield United have both made contact with the former Liverpool striker, whose representatives have reached out to the Magpies following Callum Wilson’s injury. (90min) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
9. Man Utd eye Raphinha?
Manchester United could battle Liverpool to sign Leeds United star Raphinha after the Brazillian starred alongside Bruno Fernandes in their time together at Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: Pool
10. Radrizzani makes contact with Palermo
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has made “exploratory contact” with Palermo after Dario Mirri put the Italian club up for sale. It is claimed Radrizzani has previously shown interest in Bari and Genoa. (Tutto C via HITC) Photo: George Wood