Chelsea are dealing with a late problem from Barcelona of their bid to signal Raphinha from Leeds.
Chelsea had appeared set to win the race to signal the Brazil worldwide after agreeing a £55m deal, with the west Londoners having beat off competitors from Arsenal.
Barcelona have retained a long-standing curiosity in signing the 25-year-old, although the membership’s monetary scenario has made competing with Premier League rivals troublesome.
Nevertheless, the Spanish aspect – who’re understood to be Raphinha’s most popular vacation spot – are near finalising the sale of Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United and are additionally engaged on elevating earnings by the sale of future merchandise and licensing rights.
Spanish journalist Gerard Romero has acknowledged that Barcelona have a ‘sturdy’ likelihood of signing Raphinha, regardless of Chelsea agreeing phrases with Leeds.
The Solar are reporting that the participant’s consultant, Deco, held talks with Barcelona on Wednesday to debate the prospect of Raphinha shifting to the Camp Nou.
Elsewhere, Fabrizio Romano has acknowledged that private phrases have been agreed between Raphinha and Barcelona for a number of months, with Chelsea ready on a last reply from the participant earlier than shifting on to various targets.
A gathering has been scheduled between Deco and the west Londoners on Thursday, while Arsenal have additionally not given up hope of reaching an settlement however face an uphill battle to safe his signing.
Chelsea are ready for Raphinha’s reply. Been advised Deco has direct discuss with Chelsea scheduled tomorrow 🚨 #Raphinha
Talks nonetheless on, after settlement with Leeds [£60m].
Barcelona and Arsenal will strive till the tip.
Reminder: Barça agreed private phrases with Deco 4 months in the past. pic.twitter.com/yCWYRIdkRE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 29, 2022
Raphinha scored 11 league targets for Leeds final season as Jesse Marsch’s aspect narrowly prevented relegation from the Premier League.
He seems set to be certainly one of two main departures at Elland Street this summer time with Manchester Metropolis having additionally agreed a deal to signal Kalvin Phillips.
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