{"id":7752,"date":"2022-01-29T18:02:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T23:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/29\/west-ham-knocked-back-in-50m-approach-for-leeds-star\/"},"modified":"2022-01-29T18:02:20","modified_gmt":"2022-01-29T23:02:20","slug":"west-ham-knocked-back-in-50m-approach-for-leeds-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/29\/west-ham-knocked-back-in-50m-approach-for-leeds-star\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham knocked back in \u2018\u00a350m approach\u2019 for Leeds star"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Surprise speculation stemming from the English media on Saturday suggests that West Ham United have seen a big-money proposal for a key member of Premier League rivals Leeds United\u2019s squad firmly rebuffed.<\/p>\n

The player subject to the interest of the Irons? Raphinha.<\/p>\n

The info comes courtesy of 90min<\/a>, who, after first reporting on West Ham\u2019s Raphinha ploy on Friday, followed up with the revelation that a big-money proposal had indeed been tabled at Elland Road.<\/p>\n

The offer in question is understood to have consisted of \u00a340 million up front, backed by a further \u00a310 million in add-ons.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"West<\/p>\n

LEEDS, ENGLAND \u2013 OCTOBER 02: Danny Rose of Watford FC is challenged by Raphinha of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Watford at Elland Road on October 02, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The transfer team at Leeds, however, did not give the bid even a 2nd thought, swiftly confirming their stance that the club\u2019s attacking talisman is not for sale.<\/p>\n

This comes with those in a position of power in west Yorkshire still hopeful of tying Raphinha down to a new contract.<\/p>\n

Liverpool star eyed<\/h2>\n

Whilst Raphinha looks set to stay put for the remainder of the campaign, though, another member of Marcelo Bielsa\u2019s attacking ranks could yet seal a departure from Elland Road before the winter transfer window slams shut in 48 hours\u2019 time.<\/p>\n

As confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, as well as a host of others, Leeds are considering a late swoop for out-of-favour Liverpool star Takumi Minamino.<\/p>\n

This comes with highly-regarded youngster Crysencio Summerville in line for a loan exit, amid rumoured<\/a> interest on the part of German outfit Hamburg.<\/p>\n

\n

Leeds have no intention to sell Brazilian winger Raphinha in January. West Ham asked for him but deal looks more than complicated, as per @JacobSteinberg<\/a>. ?? #WHUFC<\/a><\/p>\n

Leeds are still thinking of Takumi Minamino on loan from Liverpool in case Summerville will leave the club. #LUFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 29, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n