The South Korean star is wanted by Leeds United

Here are the latest Leeds United transfer rumors and chitchat for Monday, January 16.

Arsenal are rumored to be interested in the former Whites talisman

Leaders in the Premier League Arsenal are reportedly interested in recruiting former Leeds United talisman Raphinha after their intended agreement to acquire winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk was "hijacked" by Chelsea, who swiftly announced Mudryk's acquisition. The Ukrainian, who will remain at Stamford Bridge through the summer of 2030, signed an eight-and-a-half-year contract, but Mikel Arteta had been primarily interested in him recently. The Brazilian winger, who moved from Elland Road to the Nou Camp in the summer of last year, has had trouble adjusting to life in La Liga and may now be of interest to them. Sport Italia reports that the Gunners, who were interested in him before he moved to Spain last year, now see him as a "potential alternative."

The Gunners interest in Raphinha

They think that in an effort to get him back to the Premier League, Arsenal sent "exploratory contacts" last night to "understand the prospective viability of the deal." Raphinha reportedly left Leeds for a reported £50 million sum, but according to Spanish publication Sport, the Spanish giants have reportedly placed a £100 million price tag on his head because officials are "not interested in transferring" despite his rocky start with the club.

The South Korean World Cup star had a chance to sign with Leeds United

Cho Gue-sung, a striker with Jeonbuk Hyundai and a South Korean international, has reportedly been offered a contract by Leeds United. The 24-year-old has already drawn interest from Celtic and Rangers and scored twice for his nation at the World Cup last month. The striker has reportedly received multiple offers from teams, including Everton, Southampton, Championship duo West Brom and Burnley, according to 90 Minutes. It's unlikely that the Whites would be searching for a new forward with the addition of Georginio Rutter over the weekend. Nevertheless, Cho has emerged as an intriguing option thanks to his 17 goals in the first half of the 2022 K League season.

Cho Gue-sung had a chance to play in the Premier League

The Eredivisie star would "fit" Leeds United.

Ramiz Zerrouki, a midfielder for FC Twente, has been advised not to transfer this summer because he would fit in well with Leeds United. The 24-year-old has appeared 16 times for the Eredivisie team this season, but he hasn't scored or offered an assist, and his departure is reportedly imminent.