According to a source in England, Chelsea FC is about to recruit Raphinha from Leeds United for £55 million, beating out Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in the process.
The south west London club is reportedly close to a £55 million deal to sign the Leeds playmaker, which would be a major coup given that Raphinha was drawing a lot of interest in both the Premier League and Europe.
According to the same source, even though FC Barcelona was also competing to recruit the Brazil international before the 2022–23 season, Arsenal was previously believed to be at the top of the line to sign Raphinha.
Raphinha's first preference, according to the same tale, was FC Barcelona, however.
report goes on to reveal that Chelsea FC met the West Yorkshire club’s asking price to move ahead of Arsenal in the transfer battle for Raphinha’s signature but the Gunners could return with a new and improved bid for the Leeds star.
The Guardian fail to rule out a potential “twist” in the Raphinha saga so there’s still a slim possibility that Arsenal could beat Chelsea FC to the Brazilian despite the Blues sitting in a strong position at this point in time.
Raphinha has scored 11 times and has made three assists in 35 games in the Premier League last term to help the West Yorkshire side narrowly avoid relegation.
He has scored three goals in nine games for Brazil since making his senior international debut last year.
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