According to reports, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly personally called Leeds United to discuss the signing of winger Raphinha. Arsenal, Tottenham, and Barcelona are also interested in signing the Brazilian.
Raphinha is at the center of the transfer tussle. Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Barcelona are all chasing his signature in the summer window. The Brazil international has scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists in 66 matches for Leeds to attract widespread interest.
The Yorkshire club has already turned down a formal offer from Arsenal. The Yorkshire club has already turned down a formal offer from Arsenal. According to reports, Leeds are demanding 65 million for the 25-year-old. Raphinha's contract has two more years to run. He does, however, wish to depart from the club he joined in 2020. The likelihood of a move is rising. The only other team to submit a formal offer is Arsenal.
Barcelona, though, reached a personal agreement in February. Raphinha wants to relocate to Barca as well. However, the transfer is made more difficult by the club's financial difficulties and constraints. Raphinha's potential destination, though, has suddenly become Chelsea.
On May 30, Boehly's group acquired control of Chelsea. They have started working right away. Transfers are currently being worked on by Todd Boehly. In order to negotiate Raphinha, the American billionaire reportedly personally called Leeds. He apparently received the same response as Spurs, Arsenal, and Barcelona, though. However, he will only be sold for at least £65 million. If Barca is unable to afford him, Raphinha would also desire to transfer to Chelsea. He wants the opportunity to compete in the Champions League, which Chelsea can provide.
Thomas Tuchel's budget has already been released. Romelu Lukaku's loan return to Inter is imminent. Following the confirmation of the Belgian striker's exit, transfers for Sterling and Ousmane Dembele on the open market are also being considered. For Chelsea, Raphinha will be a fantastic acquisition. Additionally, it will demonstrate Todd Boehly's lofty goals for the summer market.
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