Two days ago, we covered claims made in Spain that explained Chelsea are ‘on pole’ to sign Raphinha in the summer.
It was also stated the Blues will open formal talks immediately to secure the Barcelona player’s services.
Wednesday’s Sport explains Chelsea are bidding for the Brazil international.
The La Liga side need to improve their finances and the winger’s sale can help them in this regard. Therefore, they want him to accept one of the offers he’ll receive from the Premier League in the next window.
His agent, Deco, also wants to convince him to listen to offers from the Premier League, where Chelsea are keen to sign him.
Another report from Sport explains the 26-year-old continues to have suitors in England, where a few clubs will start to bid for him.
Barca signed the player from Leeds for €58m last summer. Chelsea had, according to Sport, agreed a deal with the Whites for a fee in excess of €73m in 2022, but the player’s desire to join the Spanish giants left the west London club disappointed.
The difference between the two players who arrived at the Camp Nou from the Premier League is ‘more than pertinent’, both in terms of their performances and market value.
With Chelsea now bidding for Raphinha, Sport state ‘everything indicates’ he’ll end up being a ‘great success’ sale for Barcelona in the next market. The same cannot be said about Torres.
Xavi Hernández’s side hope to close Raphinha’s sale for €80m before June 30th.
With Chelsea wanting to bid for him, it remains to be seen if they will meet the price desired by Barcelona.
