Chelsea ‘register interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha in the summer’… but face stiff competition from Premier League rivals West Ham
- Chelsea have registered an interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha
- Raphinha has been a stand out performer for Marcelo Bielsa, scoring eight times
- He will stay put in the January transfer window but could leave in the summer
Chelsea have registered an interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Brazilian has been a stand out performer for Marcelo Bielsa, scoring eight times in the league so far this season
As a result, he has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs including Chelsea and West Ham.
Chelsea have registered an interest in signing Leeds winger Raphinha at the end of the season
The Brazilian has been a stand out performer for Marcelo Bielsa, scoring eight times
Chelsea have registered an interest in signing the winger. However, he will most likely remain at Leeds in January.
Therefore, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will look to sign Raphinha in the summer transfer window instead – according to transfer expert Gianluigi Longari.
However, Chelsea will face stiff competition to sign the winger as West Ham are also said to be plotting a move.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will look to sign Raphinha in the summer transfer window
But, Chelsea will face stiff competition to sign the winger as David Moyes is plotting a move
David Moyes is said to have made Raphinha a ‘priority signing’ and is trying to secure a deal after being given the backing of co-owner David Sulliv.
Nevertheless, the winger is under contract at Bielsa’s side until 2024 and could extend his contract.
Leeds are keen to tie Raphinha down to a new deal and would be willing to offer him a pay-rise in order to do so.
Raphinha is currently away on international duty with Brazil and started for them during Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Ecuador.