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Patrick Bamford makes a Raphinha prediction Leeds United fans will love

Patrick Bamford has said Leeds United supporters will "love" to watch Raphinha when they return to Elland Road.

As it stands, Whites fans will be able to attend the last game of the season - where Marcelo Bielsa's side host West Bromwich Albion.

The fans are yet to watch new signing Raphinha in the flesh following his £17million move from Rennes in the summer.

The Brazilian winger has been in fine form since moving to Leeds, where he has scored five and assisted five goals in the Premier League so far.

The 24-year-old's trickery on the ball, his close dribbling and his electric speed make him a menace for defenders but also a joy to watch for the spectators.

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Bamford, who has linked up impressively with Raphinha during his short stint so far at Elland Road, has lauded his team-mate and has made a prediction for when supporters finally return to stadiums - hopefully in a couple of months' time.

“He’s the type of player that people will - and Leeds fans will pay to watch Leeds no matter who's playing - but he's the type of player that people will pay just to go see him because he does things that excite the crowd," the Whites striker told Leeds' official podcast.

"He’s the kind of player that raises the atmosphere with one thing that he does. Fans will love him in the flesh.

"I'm interested to see what song they give him, I'm not sure if they've created one.”

With a host of summer signings coming in last year, they still haven't sampled the atmosphere at a full Elland Road and this is something Bamford is wary of.

When asked if the longer-serving players have had the discussion with the new recruits, the striker said: "Between the lads, we haven't actually spoken about it, because it was still kind of up in the air when they'd be allowed back in.

"I think when it gets closer to it, then the lads will start talking about it and start hyping it up and it will be a big build-up before the game actually happens.

"Just thinking about it now excites me."

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