Chelsea are interested in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer but they are not alone in the race with Barcelona also pushing for his signature. Todd Boehly is set to provide £200million for the transfer window as the Blues look to close the gap on Manchester City and Liverpool.
Leeds clinched their Premier League survival on the final day of the season with a 2-1 win away to Brentford. It was a game that saw Raphinha at his best, scoring the crucial opener from the spot to climb above Burnley into 17th place. It also ensured that a release clause of around £25million would not become active in the summer.
There is a sense among the Elland Road faithful that the 25-year-old's departure is inevitable this summer nonetheless, and the focus among the board may now be ensuring they get as much money as possible for him. After the clash in west London, Marsch commented on what comes next for his side.
