Chelsea have been handed a major boost in the race to sign Raphinha this summer, with Leeds United set to snub Barcelona. The 25-year-old winger has been heavily linked with an exit from Elland Road this summer, and while Thomas Tuchel's side are said to have reached an agreement with Leeds United, the Spanish giants remain somewhat in contention.
According to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, the Catalonians are no closer to reaching a full agreement with Jesse Marsch's side for the Brazil international; unlike the west Londoners, who are said to have been given the green light by Leeds after agreeing on a fee in the region of £65million.
With Barcelona yet to table a feasible offer and Chelsea in pole position, the Yorkshire-based side have given the Spaniards until Thursday to present an improved offer. Leeds have already replaced Raphinha with Luis Sinisterra and are keen to resolve the Brazilian's future imminently.
