Live Broadcast, June 29th According to the " Times " report, Chelsea is currently leading Arsenal in the competition for Rafinha.
At present, Chelsea is already in a leading position. They have prepared an initial transfer fee of 55 million pounds for the Leeds United forward. Chelsea expressed interest in Raphinha last week, but the only official offer Leeds has received so far is from Arsenal, with an offer of 35 million pounds. It is reported that this offer was quickly rejected by Leeds United.
Chelsea are now in pole position for the deal following a lengthy chat with Raphinha's agent on Tuesday afternoon. It is understood that in addition to Arsenal, other teams interested in Rafinha include Barcelona and Tottenham .
Raphinha is eager to participate in the Champions League league next season. His Leeds United career seems to have come to an end. But it is understood that the player himself prefers to join Barcelona, but Barcelona's current financial situation is not enough to support them to complete this transaction, unless they can immediately monetize Dembele and De Jong.
Chelsea may complete two transfers at a price of 110 million pounds in the near future, and their offer for Sterling may also rise to 55 million pounds . Tuchel After Lukaku was loaned back to Inter Milan, he hopes to change Chelsea's current offensive situation. The joining of Sterling and Raphinha will be able to improve the current situation very well.
However, it is generally believed that Raphinha's transfer, plus some additional personal terms, may cost 60 million pounds, but this should not be a big problem for Chelsea.
Raphinha joined Leeds United from Rennes for 20 million pounds two years ago. He has used his performance to prove that this is a very cost-effective signing. So far, Raphinha has scored 17 goals and provided 12 assists in the Premier League. In addition, he also created 22 scoring opportunities for his teammates.
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