Sky Sports man: Marsch may now have a new 'problem' on 'phenomenal' Leeds star pre-Southampton

Pundit Danny Mills believes Leeds United may have a fresh problem with Raphinha, Football Insider report.

Raphinha, labelled as ‘phenomenal’ by Jermaine Beckford, has been catching the eye following an impressive campaign in a Leeds shirt.

The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with Barcelona, who, according to Spanish outlet Sport, are readying a second bid worth an initial £33.9m (€40m).

Various add-ons would also be included in a possible deal, with the Spanish giants aware of Raphinha’s €25m release clause if the Whites drop back down to the Championship.

Mills, who contributes for Sky Sports, was asked by FI for his thoughts on Barcelona and the Brazilian.

He believed the Nou Camp would be a ‘huge draw’ for the winger and questioned if Raphinha will become a ‘problem’ at Elland Road.

“What that low bid does, is unsettle the player.

“It says to the player and his agent, ‘we’re interested and we want you’. Suddenly the player is thinking ‘Barcelona want me’.

“If there is intent from Barcelona’s side, it firms the whole thing up and it makes it awkward for Leeds United in that situation.

“This isn’t a Kalvin Phillips scenario when he’s been here his whole life, he’s been here for a couple of years.

“For a South American, Barcelona is a huge draw. Now they have declared their interest, will Raphinha become a bit of a problem?

“At the end under Bielsa, he didn’t look happy.

“Raphinha has to think if he wants to play in the bottom half of the Premier League or in the Champions League with Barcelona.”

Raphinha has been Leeds’ best-rated performer this season, as per WhoScored, with no player scoring more goals, registering more assists on winning more man of the match awards.

Jesse Marsch also revealed on Thursday that he