Raphinha

CHELSEA look set to land Raphinha from Leeds ahead of the new Premier League season.

Chelsea are in the market for new forwards after struggling to break down opposition defences at times during the last campaign. Chelsea are reportedly close to agreeing a deal worth more than £55million to land Leeds ace Raphinha ahead of the new season. Raphinha’s stellar displays have captured the attentions of a whole host of top clubs and a transfer battle has been in full flow this summer.

A transfer bombshell dropped today with news that Chelsea are now favourites to sign mercurial Brazilian winger Raphinha from Leeds United for a fee...

He has the ability to score goals as well as create and progress attacks at a high level in addition to his physical qualities. The primary reason Thomas Tuchel is keen on Raphinha is that he’s keen to add a winger with excellent 1-v-1 ability to beat a man. His style is cutting in on his favoured left foot to score and create.

Chelsea are close to agreeing a £55m deal with Leeds to buy Raphinha, but must convince the Brazilian to snub interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.

Sterling, who has held talks with Tuchel about life at Stamford Bridge, is expected to cost at least £50m. City are expected to receive Chelsea’s opening offer for the England forward this week. Tuchel is still monitoring Dembélé, who could leave Barcelona on a free. The left winger, who has also been a target for Tottenham, is poised to become the second key player to leave Leeds this summer, after Kalvin Phillips, who is joining Manchester City.

CHELSEA are poised to make Brazilian star Raphina their first signing under new ownership.And it is going to cost chairman Todd Boehly £55million for.

New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is looking to make an instant impact after taking over the club and the signing of Sterling would be a massive coup. Chelsea are this week set to offer £50million for Sterling, 27, who is keen on the move to London. But the Spanish giants have financial troubles, paving the way for Chelsea to make a move.

Chelsea appears to have won the race to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha from Leeds, according to prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Leeds United star Raphinha is set to reject a move to both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in favour of a transfer to Chelsea this summer.

It’s not over-performance if we have only single figures in scoring and assisting.” Can we push the players more? Can we do better in the structure?

Arsenal are in for a busy transfer window this summer. The Gunners have already announced the signings of Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira and goalkeeper Matt ...

"I have my mind set on the national team, on the game and also on my vacations. The same report details that Chelsea would be his top pick after Xavi's side over a move to the Emirates, despite Arsenal already submitting a formal offer for the Brazil international. Raphinha has been coy when asked about his future at Elland Road, claiming that it is all up to his agent Deco and the Yorkshire-based club. As per The Athletic, Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee north of £55m with Leeds for Raphinha but the deal isn't done yet. "If there is a deal to be done this summer, they will try to do it. A report from The Athletic on Tuesday night stated that Barcelona remains Raphinha's preferred destination for a move this summer.

The Leeds ace, 25, quickly became one of the most in-demand forwards in world football. Barcelona were long-time admirers, while the London trio of Arsenal, ...

What’s more, the main part of the fee is due to be paid up front and immediately. Mason Mount will have a strong say in the matter too, The Blues will also receive a substantial loan fee. The current options at Chelsea are far from poor ones. Barcelona were long-time admirers, while the London trio of Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea all threw their hat in the ring. Chelsea’s gain will be Arsenal’s loss if the deal does go through.

Chelsea look set to win the race for Leeds United winger Raphinha in a £55million deal after Arsenal's frantic efforts to get the transfer back on track ...

As well as Raphinha and Sterling, Chelsea are in talks with Juventus over Matthijs de Ligt, Man City pair Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko are of interest, while Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele is another potential arrival . Raphinha has been at the centre of a three-way tug-of-war in recent weeks, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona all keen to sign the Brazil international. Raphinha has two years left on his Leeds contract, but now appears certain to leave the club he joined in a £17m deal from Rennes in October 2020.

Talk about making a statement, Chelsea surely are making quite a few over the past few days. The West Londoners are now in pole positions to land Leeds ...

Personal terms with Raphinha are currently being worked upon, which is not expected to be a problem at all. Chelsea are preparing a second bid for the English winger, after an initial offer was turned down. The West Londoners are now in pole positions to land Leeds United winger Raphinha.

The London club, given their financial clout, seem like the most suitable buyer for the Brazilian winger who has generated interest at Barcelona and Arsenal ...

Dutch manager Erik ten Hag is known to have been interested in the Barcelona midfielder owing to their common link with the Ajax Football Club. United have known to make Malacia and De Jong as their priorities for this transfer window. According to reports, Chelsea are now close to nabbing Raphinha from Leeds for close to £55m. The 25-year old Brazilian has been in quite the demand this transfer window with Barcelona and Arsenal among others who have shown interest in him.

Latest Arsenal news takes a closer look at how Emile Smith Rowe could be affected if the Gunners complete a move for Raphinha before the summer transfer ...

In this scenario, Smith Rowe, Odegaard, Saka and Raphinha could all start in a very attacking-minded Arsenal side in certain games. But the Gunners manager did experiment with Smith Rowe as one of two '8's' in central midfield on a couple of occasions last season. "I think Smith Rowe can play in four positions," the Spaniard said after the Gunners failed to sign a striker in the January transfer window closed.

Mikel Arteta could be looking for an alternative to Raphinha as the Brazilian closes in on a move to Chelsea despite the player once being destined for ...

This may be enough to tempt the Gunners who could sign a mercurial talent as a Raphinha alternative. Arsenal have been linked with a move for the player, who Everton are unwilling to sell unless their £60million demand is met. According to The Athletic, Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Leeds over a deal for Raphinha and have moved ahead of Arsenal in the race.

Raphinha has left Leeds United superfan and boxing bombshell Ebanie Bridges heartbroken with the Brazilian edging closer to a £55million move to Chelsea ...

- Three ways Chelsea could line up with Raheem Sterling and Raphinha in dream new attack This left the door open for Chelsea to swoop and match Leeds' asking price, which Arsenal had been trying to lower with multiple offers. Chelsea are close to a £55million swoop for the Brazilian after the Blues look to have fended off competition from Arsenal and Barcelona. And Raphinha could become the second key player to leave Leeds this summer with Kalvin Phillips set to swap Leeds for Manchester City.

CHELSEA have hijacked Arsenal's plans to sign Leeds winger Raphinha this summer.

Chelsea are also closing in on an exciting deal for Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling and could launch another hijack of Tottenham Hotspur's interest in Richarlison. The Blues have stormed Arsenal's interest in Raphinha and look set to beat Barcelona and other suitors to a summer transfer. Chelsea have already met former player Deco over Raphinha's contract and hope to reach an agreement within the next 48 hours, CBS Sports report.

The race to sign Leeds winger Raphinha is heating up with Chelsea overtaking Arsenal and Barcelona. The Blues are close to cinching a £55m deal for the ...

Raphinha’s hopes of a Barca move were doused somewhat after the LaLiga club’s financial crisis prevented them from matching Leeds’ valuation. In more Chelsea-related gossip, the Daily Mail says the club are also interested in Inter Milan and Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar. The 27-year-old is also reportedly a target for Paris St. Germain, the paper writes. The race to sign Leeds winger Raphinha is heating up with Chelsea overtaking Arsenal and Barcelona. The Blues are close to cinching a £55m deal for the 25-year-old Brazil international, The Guardian reports.

Raphinha deal. Key hours ahead for Chelsea as they will try to reach full agreement with Brazilian winger and his agent Deco on personal terms, really important ...

That means that Chelsea have the opportunity to steal him before the stars align for Barcelona. And he’s a steal. But Arsenal have so far failed to meet Leeds’ valuation of the 25-year-old and Barcelona are still in the dark regarding Ousmane Dembele’s future – they’ll only move for Raphinha when it becomes clear that the Frenchman isn’t going to renew his deal at Camp Nou. Raphinha’s future could be decided in the coming hours according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea are pushing to reach a full agreement with the Brazilian and his agent Deco on personal terms after agreeing a fee of between £60-65m with Leeds United yesterday.

Chelsea have kicked off their transfer window by ambitiously splashing £105million on both Raphinha and Raheem Sterling, with Leeds United accepting a ...

And it comes as a much-needed boost to Thomas Tuchel, who has already lost key defenders Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger on free transfers. City will listen to offers despite wanting the 27-year-old to stay. New chairman Todd Boehly is expected to make a move on the two high-profile wingers in the coming days by splashing out.

Arsenal are also keen on Brazil forward Raphinha; the Gunners opening bid did not meet Leeds valuation of the player, who has two years left on his contract ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Chelsea's bid has at this point trumped Arsenal, who had an opening bid rejected but are expected to go back in with an improved offer. Chelsea are in talks with Leeds over a deal for Raphinha, with the Blues prepared to pay in excess of £50m to get the deal done.

CHELSEA are thought to be close to agreeing a deal for Leeds star Raphinha.

Joining Lukaku on the list of the biggest Chelsea flops is undoubtedly Christian Pulisic, with the American having failed to live up to his £58m fee. Having seen his game-time diminish under Tuchel, especially in his preferred attacking position, Callum Hudson-Odoi could decide the time is right to depart. Hakim Ziyech has struggled to match the £35million fee that Chelsea paid Ajax for him back in 2020.

Chelsea transfer news: All the latest news and rumours linking Raphinha with a move to Stamford Bridge amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest.

"I have my mind set on the national team, on the game and also on my vacations. As per The Athletic, Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee north of £55m with Leeds for Raphinha, but the deal isn't done yet. With several damning departures to contend with, too, the Chelsea boss is seemingly keen to see his ambitions matched by the club's new owners.

The race to sign Leeds winger Raphinha is heating up with Chelsea overtaking Arsenal and Barcelona. The Blues are close to cinching a £55m deal for the ...

Raphinha’s hopes of a Barca move were doused somewhat after the LaLiga club’s financial crisis prevented them from matching Leeds’ valuation. In more Chelsea-related gossip, the Daily Mail says the club are also interested in Inter Milan and Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar. The 27-year-old is also reportedly a target for Paris St. Germain, the paper writes. The race to sign Leeds winger Raphinha is heating up with Chelsea overtaking Arsenal and Barcelona. The Blues are close to cinching a £55m deal for the 25-year-old Brazil international, The Guardian reports.

Chelsea will secure their first signing of the summer transfer window when they finalise a deal for Leeds winger Raphinha. Raphinha is headed to Stamford ...

Werner has the freedom to run the operations against the back line, and can pair up with the Brazilian new boy nicely in what could become a formidable duo. Timo Werner and Kai Havertz‘ movement is always a threat, while Mason Mount is at his best in a more central position with space to play passes into. Be it injury, suspension or just for the sake of rotation, Raphinha’s unrelenting ability in advanced areas has boosted Chelsea massively in rotating their front line. Starting off strong, this is probably as strong a front four Chelsea could field at the moment. So, with that said, let’s take a look at how Tuchel could work in his exciting new Brazilian winger. And what a signing it could well prove to be.

Chelsea are in a mad rush to secure the Raphinha transfer, with the Blues holding talks with his agent on Wednesday and amid claims Arsenal are still keen.

News of Boehly’s urgency is doubly important given claims in the Daily Express that Arsenal are yet to concede defeat. Ultimately, their lack of funds, together with prioritising other positions, has seen their efforts to sign him stall. Furthermore, the 25-year-old has made clear his wish to play in the Champions League. Indeed, he has scored 17 goals and weighed in with 12 assists, meaning he has a goal contribution every 2.3 games for Leeds. That form has, predictably, led to a flurry of interest in his services. As the main man for Leeds, he has lit up the Premier League ever since signing for a bargain £17m from Rennes in 2020.

Chelsea are in talks with Leeds over a deal for Raphinha; Brazilian has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and Tottenham this summer; ...

Leeds are yet to receive a written offer so it's about going through the technicalities of the deal now and the formalities. "It would represent good business for Leeds. It's not too long since he joined Leeds for £16m but what a servant he has been for them. Indeed, between his first Leeds appearance and his last, Premier League tracking data shows he made over 200 more high-intensity sprints than anyone else in the division. Soon, it seems his penchant for the spectacular will have a new set of supporters off their seats. It's a move that suits him and Leeds were aware that this could happen this summer. We know that Arsenal are interested in him and they had a bid rejected. The bewitching skill, the feints and nutmegs, will live just as long in the memory. A talisman under both Marcelo Bielsa and Jesse Marsch, he was also a nightmarish proposition for opposition defenders. Barcelona are keen, Tottenham as well. "Every time I've watched him, I think, 'I wouldn't like to play against him'," said Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville earlier this year. The stunning strike against West Brom, lifted into the top corner from outside the box. Raphinha gave Leeds supporters plenty of moments to savour.

Chelsea has agreed to sign Raphinha from Leeds United, but how does the Blues' newest summer signing fit into Thomas Tuchel's team?

Are you excited to see Raphinha put on a Chelsea shirt in the near future? Raphinha also adds something special to the Chelsea team with his off the ball work. As things stand, Raphinha has the potential to be adding to be adding 3.67 shots per game. Raphinha is a very similar play to Ziyech in that he prefers to occupy the wide areas and cut in. It is true that the Leeds man played 549 more minutes, however, Mount played with significantly better players. However, Chelsea has serious problems right now and every signing has to play a huge part in resolving those issues.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Leeds United winger Raphinha and all the details of the proposed transfer have now been revealed.

The German seems to have gotten his man this summer as he looks to challenge at the top of the Premier League ahead of the new season. All that is required now is for the player to agree terms with Chelsea, as it looks increasingly likely that the Brazilian will be the first signing of the Boehly-Clearlake Capital era. The details of the transfer have now been revealed, with Thomas Tuchel getting the first signing of the summer through the door.

With Raphinha poised to make his way to west London, elated Blues fans have been eagerly sharing footage online that shows Tuchel and Raphinha talking ...

with Brazil star set for a £60m move to Stamford Bridge after an 11th-hour bid Chelsea fans are celebrating manager Thomas Tuchel over the dramatic capture of Leeds winger Raphinha after footage of the Blues boss and Brazilian talking last year resurfaced online. Footage has resurfaced of Tuchel and Raphinha talking after Chelsea's 3-2 win over Leeds in December

The potential arrival of Raphinha opens up new possibilities for Chelsea to try in the 2022/23 season.

It seems unlikely all three will go, but two leaving would open up space for the slightly forgotten Callum Hudson-Odoi to remerge and compete with Sterling for minutes off the left. Taking out one defender opens up more room for Chelsea's plethora of options to get more minutes. Tuchel did show signs of evolving his 3-4-2-1 formation into a 4-3-3 and 4-2-2-2 during the tricky winter months when options were limited last season.

CHELSEA have already agreed a deal with Leeds for Raphinha but Barcelona are not giving up on the Brazilian just yet...

Leeds are looking to maximise their profits and are still thought to be open to entertaining offers for Raphinha before the transfer is officially signed off. Barca remain hampered by financial difficulties off the field but still, they seem set on finding the cash to fund a move for Raphinha with Ousmane Dembele expected to depart upon the expiry of his contract. CHELSEA have already agreed a deal with Leeds for Raphinha but Barcelona are not giving up on the Brazilian just yet...

Chelsea will have direct contact with Raphinha's agent, Deco, on Thursday after interest from Barcelona emerged.

The Brazilian was said to be considering personal terms after Leeds United accepted a £55 million offer from Chelsea. It remains to be seen as to who will follow Raphinha to Stamford Bridge, if the Blues can agree personal terms. However, his preference appears to be Barcelona as Raphinha and his agent Deco could look to make a deal to the Camp Nou happen.

Chelsea's hopes of completing a big-money deal for Leeds United winger Raphinha appear to have suffered a major blow after his agent Deco was spotted ...

Chelsea and Leeds have agreed a fee for Raphinha and once personal terms are agreed it’s a done deal Chelsea’s hopes of completing a big-money deal for Leeds United winger Raphinha appear to have suffered a major blow after his agent Deco was spotted meeting with Barcelona officials. Chelsea dealt Raphinha blow as agent of Leeds star spotted meeting with Barcelona despite fee being agreed

Chelsea are discussing personal terms with Raphinha after finalising a transfer agreement with Leeds United - and Fabrizio Romano has described how the 2021 ...

The Brazilian was said to be considering personal terms after Leeds United accepted a £55 million offer from Chelsea. Talks are now ongoing on the player’s side on personal terms and contracts. “Main part of the amount to be paid immediately.

Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leeds United ...

He will get to return to England at one of the biggest clubs in the world and play under Jurgen Klopp. It might be worth paying the fee because he will most likely be part of their midfield for the next 10 years. The Italian club probably won’t want to lose him for free and if he tells them he has no plans to sign a contract extension, they could sell up in order to get a transfer fee for him. He might be 19 years old, but he is one of the leaders in the Dortmund squad. Paper Round’s view: Koulibaly has been rated as one of the most consistent centre-backs in world football for years but has never seriously been linked with a move away from Napoli. This summer could finally be his time. He is wanted by Arsenal too, but Barca and Chelsea are both competing in the Champions League. Chelsea seem like the best move on paper – as long as he can be promised first-team football. Barcelona have been attempting to sell off a percentage of media rights in order to raise €200 million in transfer fees so they can sign Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski this summer.

CHELSEA are fighting Barcelona's 11th-hour attempt to sign Raphinha.Blues owner Todd Boehly looked like he had bagged the Brazil winger after agreei.

The Barcelona winger is out of contract at the Nou Camp at the end of the month and has also been linked with a switch to Bayern Munich and PSG. If Chelsea fail to land Raphinha they could make a swoop to sign Ousmane Dembele. Chelsea fighting Barcelona’s 11th-hour attempt to hijack Leeds star Raphinha after thinking they had bagged Brazilian

It was reported yesterday Leeds had reached an agreement with Chelsea to sell the Brazilian for nearly €70 million yesterday but personal terms had not been ...

This meeting may have changed things, the reporter says. Barça are ready to hijack the signing and will do everything in their power to sign Raphinha, who is expected to cost a sum upwards of €65 million. The player, however, prioritises a move to the Catalans giants over that to Chelsea. Barcelona took advantage of the situation to meet with Raphinha’s agent Deco today, who was present at the club offices.

Late on Tuesday, it emerged that Barcelona were set to be beaten by Chelsea in the race to sign Leeds United winger, Raphinha. The 25-year-old had been on ...

It is no secret that Deco has close ties with Barça and also acts as a transfer advisor for the club. The Italian journalist has reported that Chelsea have tabled a five-year contract until 2027 for Raphinha, which he is yet to accept. However, Chelsea swiftly submitted a bid in the region of €75 million which the Whites have accepted.

Chelsea have agreed a deal for the signing of Raphinha and with that being said, football.london looks at the three main reasons why the Brazil ...

As mentioned above, Raphinha's return since being in the Premier League – 17 goals and 12 assists in 65 matches – is rather impressive considering his side's struggles. "Thinking about what I do best – my speed and ability with the ball," Raphinha said last year. Right now, the Blues have Hakim Ziyech, who while being tricky with his feet, is not quick at all. So, with that being said, football.london looks at the three main reasons why the Blues are pursuing the Leeds wide man... A bid to Manchester City should be arriving imminently and there is a growing confidence that Chelsea could have their man as early as this weekend as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his attack. Despite this, reports from Spain suggest Barcelona are very much still alive in the race to sign the Brazilian.

Chelsea are hopeful of completing a £55 million deal to sign Leeds United star Raphinha despite a late move from FC Barcelona.

Chelsea would be his preference if he is to remain in the Premier League, with the Blues looking to seal the signing. While Raphinha’s preference is widely reported to be Barcelona, it was previously reported that the Brazilian is set to reject both Arsenal and Tottenham in favour of a switch to Stamford Bridge. There was a dramatic twist in the transfer pursuit on Wednesday afternoon, with Barcelona said to be ‘very alive’ in a deal for the Chelsea-linked winger.

Leeds United winger Raphinha has asked his agent to see whether a move to Barcelona can still go ahead, amid interest from Chelsea.

The winger is keen for Deco to make one last attempt to take him to the Camp Nou. Leeds will be keen for a resolution to the saga as they look to turn the page on Raphinha and replace him in their squad.

Chelsea target Raphinha once opened up on his love for Brazil legend Ronaldinho and how he once hopes to emulate what the tricky Brazilian did.

It feels unreal to hang out with the guy you used to watch on YouTube and the TV. He even watches my games and says that he admires the way I play. "I always wanted to be like Ronaldinho. The things he did, the way he enjoyed every minute on the pitch... I felt he gave everyone a promise when he played: Give me the ball and I will make you smile. For many, he put the "beautiful" in the "beautiful game". "Ronaldinho was born in the community where I grew up, so my dad and uncles knew him. I remember him winning every title at the Camp Nou."