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Raphina's agent is ex-Chelsea man Deco who Graeme Souness sold before he became a star

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Arsenal are keen to sit down with Raphinha's representatives as they line up an improved offer for the in-demand Leeds United forward.With a number of major European clubs keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, the Gunners are keen to press ahead with their pursuit after having their opening bid for the player knocked back last week.Raphinha's agent happens to be former Portugal midfielder Deco, a man who spent his prime years at Barcelona and Chelsea - two clubs who are also in the race to sign his client, and the duo were recently spotted at a party together in Spain.READ MORE: Arsenal target Raphinha jets to Spain to meet agent Deco and party with stunning partnerThe two-time Champions League winner, who also finished runner-up in the 2004 Ballon d'Or, was one of Europe's most coveted midfielders for the best part of a decade - but his talent was more obvious to some than others.In Portugal, Brazilian-born Deco is best remembered for the six seasons he spent at Porto, but his first experience of the Primeira Liga was with arch-rivals Benfica - who were managed by Graeme Souness at the time.Where will Raphinha be playing football next season?

Let us know in the comments section.In spite of glowing recommendations from his scouts, it appears Souness didn't fancy the look of Deco and sold him to Salgueiros at the end of the 1997/98 season."Benfica decided [to sell me], it wasn't my decision.

They didn't want me," Deco explained to FourFourTwo. "The coach was Graeme Souness at the time, I was young and Benfica needed some players."12 months later Deco signed for Porto, and was soon turning heads as a vital cog in Jose Mourinho's UEFA Cup and Champions League-winning sides.After the Special One moved to Stamford Bridge in 2004.

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