Leeds United news as Jack Wilshere admits Arsenal Raphinha frustration

Here are the latest Leeds United morning headlines on Sunday, July 3.

Arsenal were one of the clubs being most heavily linked with a move for Raphinha this summer. However, they look set to be outgunned by either Chelsea or Barcelona with the Leeds star seemingly on his way out of Elland Road.

Speaking on talkSPORT, Jack Wilshere was asked if he was gutted by his former side missing out on the Brazilian. He replied: “I am. I can definitely see the Barca one for a Brazilian.

Leeds United winger Raphinha set for huge pay-rise after £5.2million deal agreed with Barcelona

"Neymar played there, Ronaldinho. I would love him to come to Arsenal because I think he's a great player. Unfortunately it doesn't look like he will."

The TV Harrison Sports Ground in Wortley is the subject of social housing development having been misused for decades. It is the former home of Leeds City Boys football club where players such as David Batty, Brian Deane, Paul Madeley and Paul Reeney were scouted in years gone by.

Planning applications have been submitted regarding the building of 60 new homes on the site however former MP Michael Meadowcroft has suggested the Whites have offered to buy the ground. He told the Yorkshire Evening Post : “The news of Leeds United’s offer to buy the TV Harrison Sports Ground is a game changer and a terrific boost for the campaign to safeguard this historic sports ground.

“Our association will be delighted to work alongside Leeds United in whatever plans the club has for safeguarding and developing Wortley’s historic sports ground. Leeds United has always looked out for talented local players and the TV Harrison Sports Ground was invariably on the list of grounds to be visited by its scouts.”

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