Chelsea are set to sign Raphinha after agreeing a fee with Leeds for around £55-60m, per various sources this afternoon.
It was reported that Rapinha could possibly be waiting out to see if Chelsea are truly tabling an offer, in hopes of joining the Blues to play in the Champions League over Arsenal, and it seems that it was the case.
Former Chelsea player Deco is the agent of Rapinha, and personal terms will now be discussed.
Rapinha has rapid pace and intensity that is proven in the league, while being clinical enough to bag 11 in the PL last season.
At 25 years old, he has 9 caps for Brasil and a move to Chelsea would all but guarantee his spot in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Todd Boehly is starting a revamp of Thomas Tuchel’s attack with several players under threat whilst Chelsea also try to close in on Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
More to follow…
