Chelsea are big admirers of Barcelona star Raphinha and have tried signing him few times
According to Spanish outlet Sport, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle United are all interested in signing Raphinha, who is considering leaving Barcelona during the summer transfer.
Brazilian winger who left Leeds United for the Spanish club in the previous summer in an agreement worth €58 million plus €7 million in extensions The 26-year-old currently has 10 goals and has contributed 11 assists for the Catalan giants, but his early years at Barcelona were difficult.
On the right wing, Ousmane Dembele has been chosen over the former Leeds player, who was a backup. However, the 26-year-old made the most of it after the Frenchman’s injury.
After the French international recovered from his injury, Raphinha might, nevertheless, once again fall into the background.
Chelsea, who were keenly interested in purchasing the youngster, made a strong push last summer and are still intrigued. Hakim Ziyech, Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke are Chelsea’s options on the right flank at the moment; however, Ziyech could leave in the summer.
Therefore, the Blues should look to sign the Brazilian international, as they have long been interested in him. It makes sense even now despite spending on Raheem Sterling, Madueke and Mykhaylo Mudryk in recent windows.
Raphinha has experience playing in the Premier League, so he wouldn’t take a lot of time to get accustomed to English football. With Sterling constantly being used as a makeshift centre-forward, there is no reason why Raphinha would not get regular playing time here.
Meanwhile, we will have to compete with Arsenal and the Magpies for his signing, as their Champions League qualification could be a trump card in luring the player. Chelsea, meanwhile, are out of the top four battle but are still not safe from relegation… that just shows our decline.
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It is well and good to sign youngsters but Todd Boehly and co. have to realise the importance of signing world-class players that can strengthen the team right now. The Blues must offload deadwood in attack, including players that may want to leave, and make space for the Brazilian, who is known for his world-class dribbling and playmaking skills down the right flank.