Chelsea appear to be ramping up their transfer business as they close in on deals for wingers Raphinha from Leeds and Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
Although both Barcelona and Arsenal have been negotiating a potential deal for the Brazilians winger with Leeds it appears as though the player has picked Chelsea after the Blues stepped up their interest over the past few days and agreed a deal with Leeds.
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
A deal for Sterling has always looked on the cards with both the player and Manchester City seemingly open to a move which would allow Sterling more guaranteed minutes and help City balance their books.
Chelsea have already sent an official proposal to Raphinha and his agent Deco to discuss personal terms as Boehly wants to be fast to avoid problems. Work in progress. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Chelsea will also send new bid to Manchester City for Raheem Sterling – Tuchel wants two wingers. pic.twitter.com/Evjc5UvWSO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
With Romelu Lukaku finalising his loan move to Inter, the north-London club are ramping up their business as they also target some defensive signings.
Kalidou Koulibaly, one more name in the list for Chelsea as they keep searching for two centre backs. He’s out of contract with Napoli in 2023. 🔵 #CFC
Been told there are conversations also on Koulibaly alongside de Ligt, Aké, Koundé. Focus on Raphinha, and then centre backs.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022
