Leeds United have rejected a bid from Barcelona for Raphinha.
The 25-year-old is a target for the Catalan giants should Frenchman Ousmane Dembele depart the club this summer.
Barca have offered €35million (£29m) for the Brazil international, considerably less than what Leeds value the player at, says Sport.
Jesse Marsch's side have told Barcelona chiefs they must pay the €75million (£62.5m) release clause in Raphinha's contract if they are to prize him away from Elland Road.
Raphinha, who has an Italian passport, is under contract at Leeds until 2024, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Bavarian giants Bayern Munich also monitoring his services.
But the presence of a coach like Xavi and the progression of a young team are factors that attract the Brazilian.
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