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– Barcelona appear missing out on Raphinha with speculation mounting that the Brazilian is set to sign for Chelsea instead.
– Fabrizio Romano reports the Blues have reached “full agreement” with Leeds over a move and now need to agree personal terms with the winger.
– Barcelona and Arsenal apparently both called Leeds today to talk Raphinha but were unable to meet Chelsea’s bid of £60 million.
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– Raphinha will be part of a new-look attack at Stamford Bridge following Romelu Lukaku’s departure. The Blues are also hoping that Raheem Sterling will sign from Manchester United.
Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. Main part of amount to be paid immediately. It’s done between clubs. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Talks now ongoing on player side on personal terms and contract. Boehly, on it. pic.twitter.com/gNbc4HbrTa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
– David Ornstein isn’t sure it’s a done deal yet. He reports Chelsea are “close to agreeing a fee” but warns “the race for his signature is not yet closed.”
– If the fee is agreed then the move would “come down to Raphinha’s preference.” It’s previously been reported that the winger has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona but the Catalans are “not currently in a financial position to make a deal.”
More on Raphinha. Arsenal had a meeting with Leeds and made a new verbal bid in the last hours, turned down by LUFC. Barcelona also called Leeds again but no chance to match Chelsea bid. 🚨🔵 #Raphinha
Chelsea are now working to get the agreement done also on personal terms.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
Chelsea are now going into talks with Raphinha side and agent Deco (yes, former Chelsea midfielder!) – on the personal terms. It’s key step before ‘here we go’, as Arsenal and Barça were in talks with Leeds also today morning 🚨🔵 #CFC
Deal fully agreed between clubs with Leeds.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
