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Raphinha: Leeds playmaker missing from squad for pre-season tour

Raphinha has been left out of Leeds United's squad for their pre-season tour of Australia.

Leeds fly out to the Gold Coast on Sunday for games against Aston Villa and Brisbane Roar, before heading to Perth to face Crystal Palace.

The club would be looking for more than £50m for Raphinha, who they signed from Rennes for £17m two years ago.

Speaking after Leeds' 4-0 friendly win against Blackpool on Thursday, manager Jesse Marsch said there was urgency from Raphinha to find a solution.

"He [Raphinha] has hopes and dreams and we'll see how everything goes.