Chelsea have reportedly zeroed in on a long-time transfer target in Leeds United winger Raphinha a priority name on the shopping list for the summer.
Thomas Tuchel could be in the market for reinforcements to bolster his attacking ranks ahead of the new campaign despite the Blues boss spending big on the return of Romelu Lukaku to Stamford Bridge.
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Lukaku has not been the signing that was expected by the Chelsea board and fans alike which could force Tuchel into attempting a move for his longstanding target in the Leeds United wide player Raphinha, according to reports from football.london.
The Brazil international ended up staying put at Elland Road beyond the last summer window despite considerable interest in his services from some of Premier League’s biggest clubs but a move away from Leeds is tipped to be on the cards sooner rather than later.
25 goal contributions in 51 outings for Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds outfit has made Raphinha one of the top players in his position in England’s top flight with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal keeping close tabs on his situition.
