Barcelona are close to finalising a deal for Leeds winger Raphinha.
The player is now heading out to Barcelona where he is expected to undergo a medical.
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch is due to speak to the media later on Wednesday morning in Australia and is likely to provide a further update.
Raphinha did not travel with the rest of the squad on the tour Down Under. Chelsea were previously believed to be the front-runners for the Brazilian international, but Barcelona appear to have moved ahead of them with an 11th-hour bid.
The initial fee is €58m (£49m), but could rise to more than 65 (£55m) with add-ons.
It would represent good business for Leeds following his 17 goals in the Premier League over two seasons.
It’s a move that suits him and Leeds were aware this could happen this summer. The club have planned for Raphinha’s departure.
So far this summer Leeds have signed Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Darko Gyabi, Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca and Luis Sinisterra from Feyenoord for an undisclosed fee.
Marsch is now assessing their defensive options but may look to strengthen in that position before the start of the new season.
Leeds are also in the market for a striker and are expected to push that plan forward once Raphinha has completed his move to Barcelona.
Defender Junior Firpo will be out for up to eight weeks after picking up a knock during the pre-season game against Blackpool.
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