Worrying: Journalist claims Leeds player looks ‘bewildered’

Daily Mirror journalist David Anderson has claimed Leeds United winger and star man Raphinha has looked ‘bewildered’ in recent weeks amid speculation of his departure from the Yorkshire club in the summer transfer window. 

Leeds are fighting for their lives with one game left to go as they currently sit 17th in the Premier League table, occupying the last relegation spot, with Everton just ahead of them in the battle.

It is safe to say the 2021/22 season has been nothing short of disappointing for the Whites as several vital players faced long periods off the pitch and were hit by the sacking of fan favourite manager, Marcelo Bielsa.

However, one shining light of the season has been Brazilian winger Raphinha who has at times carried the team and has been one of their most consistent threats throughout the campaign. This is why recent speculation of his departure in the summer will indeed have hit fans of the club hard as they could face another uphill battle to regain their top-flight status upon their possible relegation at the end of the season.

Leeds will find it almost impossible to keep the Brazilian if they do go down as he has garnered interest from the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United (via SI). Even if they do stay up they will struggle to keep him, but relegation will also see them take a huge hit on the player as it has been reported his price will plummet to £25 million.

According to Anderson, he believes these rumours of Raphinha’s departure have affected his recent form and relegation will mean a transfer away from the club is guaranteed.

Talking to GiveMeSport he stated, “He looked a bit bewildered, a bit distracted at the Emirates last Sunday. Is he distracted by all the speculation?

“We know that