They waited, waited some more and finally started…Chelsea sent an offer to Leeds for the Brazilian wing Raphinha today verbally, which satisfies the wishes of the Yorkshire club and a big transfer is on the horizon.According to reliable island media, the talks between the leaders of the two clubs have reached the point that the compensation is practically agreed. Chelsea offered 63.5 million euros for the Brazilian, which is the price at which Leeds agreed.Since the transition period started, the Brazilian has been one of the main stars of the football market transfer stories and speculation. It is obvious that he has outgrown Leeds and is ready to take a step forward in a bigger club. And with Raphinha having two more years of his Leeds contract, this is the last right moment to sell him and make big earnings. Besides Chelsea – Barcelona, Arsenal and Tottenham have shown serious interest so far, but no one has come up with such concrete and high offer.🚨 Chelsea are on the verge of agreeing a €64m fee with Leeds for the transfer of Raphinha. 🇧🇷💰(Source: @TheAthleticUK) pic.twitter.com/el6I65Z7z3— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 28, 2022 The player’s wish is to move to Barcelona, with the help of his agent Deco. The former Barcelona midfielder works as an agent for the agency of Jorge Mendes and takes care of Raphinha’s career. He connected the player and Barcelona, they quickly reached an agreement on the contract, but the Catalan club could not come up with a concrete offer to Leeds because it was economically blocked due to financial problems. Barcelona’s plan was for Raphinha to wait while they sort out the financial situation at the club and procure money for the offer. It took a long time and English clubs decided to take advantage…First, Arsenal came out with an offer worth 35 million euros plus 11.5 million through bonuses, which was rejected on Elland Road straight away. Leeds said on that occasion that the player costs 75 million euros. Clearly, the Yorkshire club also had a strong initial negotiating position in order to extract as much money as possible. It was known that Leeds would agree to less and that it would only be a hard bargain…Wed 01:15: (5.10) Emelec (3.50) Atletico Mineiro (1.79)Chelsea and Tottenham did not contact Leeds, but were in talks with the player’s agent Deco. And while the Spurs were left only in the realm of questioning, Chelsea took concrete steps and after the green light from Deco (also their former player) contacted Leeds. Just when Arsenal were preparing another offer worth 58 million euros with bonuses included, Chelsea overcame it.The Blues came out in front of Leeds with more than a concrete offer. With the message that most of the compensation will be paid immediately. The new owner of the club, Todd Boehly, personally led the negotiations and, after the offer to Leeds, contacted the player. The two clubs have a verbal agreement, Deco gave his blessings and there are still a few small steps left to conclude the transfer.Chelsea want Heem – bringing the Man City winger is the new co-owner’s big wishRaphinha will not be the only reinforcement of the Blues on the wing positions. Chelsea are negotiating the transfer of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, as well as with Ousmane Dembele, who is the personal wish of coach Thomas Tuchel. It is certain that a strong center defender will come (De Ligt or Skriniar), and the engagement of Richarlison as a replacement for Lukaku is being considered.A reminder – Antonio Rudiger has already left the club, it is expected that the transfers will be made official by Romelu Lukaku, Andreas Christensen, Marcos Alonso, while Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner are also speculated to leave the club.Hot summer days at Stamford Bridge are coming.
