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Raphinha left out of the Leeds squad for their pre-season tour after asking to miss the trip to Australia... with the Brazil star 'giving Barcelona 48 hours to agree a deal' as the Spanish side 'finally match £60m offer' from Chelsea

Raphinha has been left out of the Leeds squad for their pre-season tour amid interest in the Brazilian winger from Barcelona and Chelsea.

Leeds have departed for their tour to Australia but Raphinha is not part of the 26-man travelling party.

Jesse Marsch's side play Brisbane Roar, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace during their time down under.

Raphinha had asked to miss the tour as he looks to seal a move away from Elland Road.

Leeds' Raphinha wants to joinu00a0 Barcelona but the clubs have struggled to agree on a deal

Leeds' Raphinha wants to join Barcelona but the clubs have struggled to agree on a deal

The future of the 25-year-old is close to being sorted after Barcelona reportedly matched Chelsea's offer for the Brazilian.